Disney has teamed up with multiple disaster relief agencies to encourage and support recovery efforts in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. The Walt Disney Company recently committed more than $1 million in cash to the Northern Bahamas to support hurricane relief and recovery efforts. This includes several donations to non-profit
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Disney and ABC To Host “Day Of Giving” To Support Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort
Today The Walt Disney Company and its ABC owned station in Houston, KTRK, announced a $1 million pledge to the American Red Cross to assist those most impacted by Hurricane Harvey. In addition, on Thursday, Disney|ABC Television Group will hold a “Day of Giving.” Starting in the morning with their
The American Red Cross and Disney team up to teach children disaster preparation
September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is celebrating the significant impact of its signature disaster preparedness program for youth –The Pillowcase Project – which has reached more than 500,000 students nationwide, resulting in six lives saved. The program, which is taught to 3rd – 5th graders in
Walt Disney Company Commits Half a Million Dollars in Aid to the Philippines
The Walt Disney Company announced that it will donate half-a-million dollars to Save the Children and the American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid and rebuilding efforts related to the recent tragedy in the Philippines. In addition, eligible donations from employees to organizations involved in disaster relief will be
Disney Channel Partners with The Red Cross for National Preparedness Month
With the start of the new school year and the fall season, it’s never been a more perfect time to get the family together and prepare for emergencies, wherever you are in the country. And since September is National Preparedness Month, Disney is kicking off an expanded collaboration with the
Barneys of New York and Disney Launch 2012 Holiday Program: Electric Holiday
Barneys New York, the luxury specialty retailer, and The Walt Disney Company, the world’s leading entertainment company, launched the 2012 Holiday project Electric Holiday at the Barneys New York Madison Avenue flagship store. A multi-platform initiative infused with fashion and fantasy, Electric Holiday merges the creativity and magic of Disney with the wit and
The Disney/ABC Television Group Raises More Than $16.8 Million During Its Day Of Giving
The Disney/ABC Television Group today announced that the national “Day of Giving,” held on Monday, November 5, which seamlessly integrated outreach messaging into programming across News, Daytime, Primetime, Late Night, Syndication, Cable, Online and Stores, raised more than $16.8 million dollars for the American Red Cross to aide those impacted
Disney Donating $2 Million to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund
Hurricane Sandy was devastating for the East Coast, especially in New York and New Jersey. As a resident of New Jersey, I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of offers of help, aid and money being donated to the people most in need right now. Disney never disappoints in their
In Support of National Preparedness Month Disney Donates $1 Million to Red Cross
As part of National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross today announced a $1 million grant from Disney to help kids and families prepare for disasters and other emergencies. Disney’s investment will support the Red Cross Pillowcase Preparedness Program as well as other youth services. Disney also
Cigna Goes the Distance for Wounded Veterans
Cigna announced the company will honor the men and women who served and defended our nation with a Go the Distance for Veterans program launching Friday. This unusual running-giving program integrates Cigna’s employee giving campaign and Cigna Foundation grants with Cigna’s fourth annual sponsorship of the 2012 Walt Disney World
Disney’s Playdom Launches Program to Help the People of Japan
Playdom today announced a program with the American Red Cross to support their efforts in helping those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific. As part of the program, which will run for 10 days, Playdom has set up a website on which people can donate
