Since its inception in 1997, nearly $2.2 million has been donated to local nonprofits through the Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund (DVCF). DVCF is funded entirely by cast members through regular payroll deductions or one-time donations. Those who contribute during the year have the opportunity to nominate an organization of their choice for a grant of […]
The Walt Disney Company made a $1 million commitment to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), helping hundreds of top college-bound Hispanic students nationwide receive scholarships. The donation is part of a three-year agreement between Disney and HSF that will create The Walt Disney Company-HSF Scholarship Program and helps students realize their full potential as leaders in […]
On November 22, Disney VoluntEARS celebrated National Family Volunteer Day at Downtown Disney, packing 5,000 meal packs for Orange County and Los Angeles families in need. During Family Volunteer Day, hundreds of families positively impact their communities through a range of volunteer activities, including clean-up projects, providing Thanksgiving meals and caring for children in a hospital. […]
Festival of Children Foundation’s signature fundraising event, Carousel of Possible Dreams, was held at the Disneyland Resort earlier this month and benefited 10 youth-focused nonprofits, raising more than $200,000. Riders from organizations such as the Child Guidance Center, Girl Scouts of Orange County and Project Hope Alliance requested donations online for weeks leading up to the […]
At the Disneyland Resort, every role is a starring role. This video feature gives a behind-the-scenes look at the unique jobs and employment opportunities at the Resort. Whether onstage or backstage, each cast member plays an important role in making the magic come to life for our guests. Role: Hotel Programs Coordinator What They Do: From exclusive […]
Every year since 2007, I have been fortunate to be part of “Gift of History,” an educational program put on by the city of Anaheim that makes Anaheim history come alive for Orange County third graders. During the event, the students are given the history book, “Nothing Rhymes with Orange,” and are treated to an […]