The Disneyland Resort celebrated volunteerism this month when it recognized 10 exceptional Orange County students with $75,000 in scholarships for their leadership, academic excellence and contributions to the community. Each student received a $7,500 scholarship to use toward pursuing his or her future education goals. Since the program’s inception in 2005, the Disneyland Resort has …
Read more »Harrison “Buzz” Price, research economist and one of Walt Disney’s most trusted advisors, was honored posthumously with a window on Main Street, U.S.A. on April 9. In a ceremony hosted by Tom Staggs, chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Michael Colglazier, president, Disneyland Resort, family, friends and fellow Disney Legends remembered Price for the …
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As part of an ongoing commitment to invest in creativity through arts education, the Disneyland Resort funded more than 350 visual and performing arts projects this school year through its Disneyland CREATE Grants program. The Disneyland Resort donated more than $140,000 in classroom grants to inspire creativity in nearly 75,000 Orange County students. Since 1994, …
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Allen Fazio, vice president of information technology at the Disneyland Resort, was recognized with a Charley Award for Outstanding Board Member of the Year by CHOC Children’s Foundation on April 16 at its annual Circle of Friends celebration. The Charley Awards honor individuals and organizations who exemplify CHOC supporter Charley Hester’s ideals of philanthropy and …
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The Walt Disney Company released a citizenship performance summary measuring a mix of 65 short-, medium-, and long-term targets, reflecting a shift from a “report” to an ongoing “reporting” of citizenship efforts. The specific, quantifiable targets measure progress in a variety of citizenship areas, from reducing environmental impact to ensuring respectful workplaces and encouraging volunteerism. …
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