Disney Worldwide Outreach Program
The Disney Worldwide Outreach Program is the Walt Disney Company's charitable division, helping charitable organizations throughout the world, as well as local initiatives.
History[edit]
In 1983 at Disneyland, Disney formed the "Disneyland Community Action Team" (DCAT). DCAT became involved with the Special Olympics, the Orangewood Children's Home, and other local charities. The corporate-wide VoluntEARS program was created from this initiative in 1992. The DisneyHand program, soon to be renamed the Disney Worldwide Outreach program, was created to give a corporate standard on Disney's charitable initiatives.
National partners[edit]
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
- Toys for Tots
- First Book
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Programs[edit]
- Disney Teacher Awards
- VoluntEARS
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Disney Global Outreach official website - with list of projects being worked on
- Walt Disney World's official public affairs website - with info on community involvement, charitable support, and more