SEOUL — The Seoul Children’s Welfare Committee donated a refrigerator, freezer, 30 blankets and other items to disabled children living at Arum Village, a home for mentally handicapped children, on Thursday.

“I’m very impressed by the very generous commitment that Koreans have to compassion and to charity,” said honorary committee Chairwoman Patty Hill during the ceremony, according to an embassy spokesman.

“That is something I’ve grown to understand through my involvement in this committee. It’s very deep and very wonderful.”

Chang Eun-young, who works at the village, said the event was very special for the 29 residents, who range from 2 to 21 years old. It was a “timely donation for us” and the items “are in demand for our children,” she said.

Chang said Hill, whose husband, Christopher Hill, is assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, took the time to hug every resident.

“We are so grateful for their kind hearts and generosity,” Chang said. She said about 100 people, including local politicians and residents, joined the party, which gave them a better understanding of the operation.

Hill thanked Judy LaPorte and Dianne Campbell, whose husbands run U.S. Forces Korea and the 8th U.S. Army, respectively, for the contribution.

“Mrs. LaPorte and Mrs. Campbell sent all of the cookies for today,” Hill said. “They baked cookies for the event. Even though they could not be here today, they are a very important part of providing something special for the children.”