Disney Worldwide Outreach Program

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The Disney Worldwide Outreach Program is Disney's charitable division, helping charitable organizations throughout the world, as well as local initiatives.

Contents 1 History 2 National partners 3 Programs 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

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.

[edit] National partners

• Make-A-Wish Foundation
• Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
• Toys for Tots
• First Book
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America

[edit] Programs

• Disney Teacher Awards
• VoluntEARS

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• 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