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, because cast members wanted to give something back to the local Orange County, California area, 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