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.

Disney Next Door

At Disney Next Door we share information about the community service work that The Walt Disney Company supports on a local level in the communities where we do business.