慈善事业是一项崇高而伟大的社会公益事业,是构建社会主义和谐社会的一项基础性工程。七年来,我市的慈善事业蓬勃发展,社会各界积极参与,广大市民争献爱心,对困难群体实施了卓有成效的救助,特别是在抗震救灾工作中发挥了不可替代的作用,为促 Philanthropy is a noble and great social welfare undertaking and a fundamental project for building a harmonious socialist society. In the past seven years, charities in our city have been flourishing, the active participation of all walks of life has taken shape, the majority of citizens have been giving their love and compassion, and have carried out fruitful aid to the disadvantaged groups. In particular, they have played an irreplaceable role in the earthquake relief work.