The wildfires out in California is a dangerous situation where very little of the news is good and tens of thousands of families are displaced while first responders place themselves in danger to protect life and home, often while their own property is at risk.… Read More »The Walt Disney Company makes $500,000 donation to support California wildfires relief efforts
The tossing of a coin into a fountain or wishing well is a simple gesture tied to a wish with big results for Central Florida children. Your pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters are periodically collected by Walt Disney World then donated to nonprofit organizations. In… Read More »$20,000 in coins tossed into Walt Disney World wishing wells and fountains go to support foster care teens
If you’re in Orlando and happen to visit the Orlando Science Center this week, you’ll encounter the very fun art exhibit where thousands of canned food items are used to make larger-than-life sculptures. Since 2012, Disney’s VoluntEARS cast members have participated in the event and… Read More »Disney World VoluntEARS create canned food sculpture to benefit local food bank
The Walt Disney Company plays a big role as the leading employer in central Florida, so when a hurricane barrels through parts of Florida, Alabama, and Georgia (all prime markets for visitors to Walt Disney World) leaving devastation in its wake, it’s nice to see… Read More »Disney donating $1 million in aid to Hurricane Michael relief efforts
It was a conservation celebration as the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) recently recognized the important contributions of wildlife heroes around the globe. Ever the advocate for “respecting, protecting and preserving our natural resources and wildlife,” DCF granted more than $5 million to 76 wildlife-nurturing organizations… Read More »Disney Names 2018 Conservation Heroes and Splashes Out $5 Million to Conservation Organizations
This year the Walt Disney Company will make a $1 million contribution to Feeding America, an organization that helps food banks expand their local fresh produce and distribution programs to better serve kids and families who need it most. This time of year can be… Read More »Disney announces $1 million donation to help food banks across America
It’s been a few horrible weeks of natural disasters and the Walt Disney Company has stepped up to the plate making donations for recovery efforts from both Harvey and Irma, now Mickey and his pals are reaching otu to aid humanitarian relief efforts across Central… Read More »Disney donates $500,000 to Mexico to aid recovery from Earthquakes
One of my favorite activities as a grammar and middle student were the field trips to see the final dress rehearsal of national and international stage productions and concerts as they came through town. It was a fantastic program from Portland’s school district. Seeing these… Read More »Disney Musicals in Schools program inspires students to learn