Community service has always been a priority at The Walt Disney Company. It is carried out through company philanthropy programs like the VoluntEARS program, Disney Next Door, Environmentality, and Disney�s compassion programs. Disney believes that good community relations should be fostered through company philanthropy and that community service is an important part of being a good corporate citizen and neighbor.

VoluntEARS

The Walt Disney Company is very proud of the Disney VoluntEARS program, which builds on a philosophy of community service established by our founder, Walt Disney, of applying the same enthusiasm for innovative ideas to the area of community involvement and community relations as he did to motion picture, television and theme park development. VoluntEARS has not only met but has far exceeded original expectations in the number of projects, volunteer hours and outreach into the community. In 2001, Disney VoluntEARS around the world participated in more than 1,000 projects and programs and contributed in excess of 352,000 community service hours, filling 83,000 volunteer opportunities.

In response to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future held in 1997, The Walt Disney Company and its employees committed to contribute one million volunteer community service hours to America's Promise through the year 2000. It was the intent of this commitment to touch those in need with the Disney magic and make a positive impact on their lives and the future of America. Disney VoluntEARS led the effort and in November of 2000, one month ahead of schedule, achieved the one million-hour goal.

Anaheim, CA - The Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Resort is proud to share the magic of giving. We focus our efforts on six categories: Volunteerism, Environment, Education, Health, Arts, and Children and Families. Our legacy of giving was initiated by Walt Disney himself and is practiced by thousands of Disneyland Resort Cast Members every year. Through numerous community events, programs and Cast Member activities, we work to provide leadership and support to many non-profit organizations and individuals - the true magic makers - who use the resources we provide to enrich thousands of lives.

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Orlando, FL - Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney Company knows that from birth to high school graduation, childhood has its challenges. Recognizing the opportunity to make a difference, Walt Disney World extends a caring hand to the children of our community. Our programs and partnerships help to build better futures for our youth and, ultimately, a stronger community for us all. It is the goal of Walt Disney World youth programs to engage children in society by creating healthy, guiding relationships with grown-ups, rewarding free time activities, and offering character-building opportunities, while helping those children who face adversity.

For more information about Walt Disney World's commitment to children, click here.

New York City - ABC, Inc.

Disney's outreach in New York City is primarily supported by ABC, Inc. working with Disney Publishing Worldwide, ESPN, Buena Vista Theatrical Productions, Disney Stores, and other Disney businesses. Employees from local business units band together to participate in fundraising activities and community outreach. Funding is provided in the areas of Education, Arts & Culture, Civic/Community Initiatives, and Health & Human Services and projects focus on such areas as Sports, Health; New York Cares, Arts & Culture, Environment, Habitat for Humanity, Literacy, Hunger, Children & Family Services, Technology and New Media, The Elderly, AIDS Projects, and the Disney Blanketeers.

For more information on ABC, Inc.'s funding and programs in New York City, please click here.

Would you like to learn more about the many local programs supported by our Los Angeles area Community Relations Department? Click here.