Releases in ‘Making a Difference’
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Walt Disney World VoluntEARS work with KaBOOM! to build playground at Harbor House of Central Florida
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 12, 2016 – In a matter of six hours, a lonely lot of dirt was transformed into a childhood wonderland. On May 7, helpful hands from over 100 Disney VoluntEARS worked with KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit, and other community volunteers to build a playground at Harbor House of Central Florida. […]
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Walt Disney World Cast Members lead panel discussion at Mujeres en Transicion Conference
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 12, 2016 – Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort recently led a panel discussion at the Hispanic American Professional Business Women’s Association (HAPBWA) annual Mujeres en Transición Conference, providing insight on achieving work-life balance. The conference, designed to encourage and motivate Hispanic women who are leaders in the Central Florida […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Contributes $3.6 Million in Donations to Heart of Florida United Way 2015-16 Campaign
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 18, 2016 – Thousands of Cast Members participated. $3.6 million in donations pledged. One cause uplifted. Disney Cast Members living in Central Florida have come together to support the annual Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) campaign. Raising $3.6 million in pledges and company donations, Cast shared from the heart […]
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Inspiring Students Named 2016 Disney Dreamers and Doers Shining Stars
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 15, 2016 – Assisting elderly family members, fostering acceptance among schoolmates, and helping others learn from their health challenges are just a few ways Central Florida students are using their kindness and resilience to inspire others at home, school and in their communities. In recognition of their character and exceptional achievements, […]
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Walt Disney Imagineer Gordon Levin named Boys & Girls Clubs Central Florida Volunteer of the Year
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – March 23, 2016 – In the Chito-ryu Karate style, there is a saying: “You earn your first five black belt degrees by demonstrating what you’ve gotten out of karate. You earn your next five by demonstrating what you’ve given back to karate.” Every Monday and Wednesday evening at the […]
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Disney VoluntEARS Roll Out Their Support for the 2016 JA Bowl-A-Thon
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – March 4, 2016 – For 22 years, Disney VoluntEARS have gathered together to support Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Florida’s annual Bowl-A-Thon. The tradition continued as nearly 4,000 Disney VoluntEARS, their families and friends took to the lanes and raised over $180,000 to benefit the nonprofit’s programs for K-12 students in […]
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Disney Grants Add Up to $5.6 Million to Benefit Central Florida Kids & Families
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Mar. 4, 2016 — Walt Disney World Resort began surprising Central Florida organizations today by awarding $5.6 million in Disney Grants to support their efforts to positively impact the lives of over 300,000 local children and their families. This year, more than 120 organizations throughout Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk […]
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Princess Belle Shares the Beauty of Books with Local Children
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Feb. 24, 2016 – Across Central Florida this month, Belle is visiting with families – including little princesses and princes – as they develop a passion for reading. The Disney princess is sharing the beauty of books across Osceola County with the Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County’s Wee Read Program. […]
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Disney VoluntEARS and Furry Friends ‘Paw-ticipate’ in Pet-friendly Event
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 17, 2016 – Sunny skies and warm temperatures welcomed more than 200 Disney VoluntEARS to the 22nd Annual Paws in the Park on Saturday, Feb. 13. Some logged a few extra walking steps with their dogs while others enjoyed fun in the sun at the Disney Kids and Family Zone. Mickey’s […]
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Walt Disney World Resort Donates $44 Million To Inspire, Support Central Florida Community
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2016 – In neighborhoods and communities throughout Central Florida, Walt Disney World Resort and its Cast Members are making a difference by supporting a wide range of local nonprofits and charitable causes. In 2015, Disney’s support to local organizations rose to a record $44 million in cash and in-kind […]