Disney fund set to benefit HK kids
January 29th, 2008
The Mouse House is extending its charitable operations to Hong Kong, where it built its most recent theme park.
Hong Kong Disneyland Monday announced the creation of The Disney Children’s Fund, which will give grants to local non-profit organizations working with kids.
Backed by the Disney Worldwide Outreach arm, the fund will provide HK1 million ($128,000) in its first year. This follows the Hong Kong park’s recent launch of a VoluntEARS program by “cast members” — the park’s staffers.
“The fund continues our company’s longstanding tradition of helping children in the communities we call home throughout the world,” said Jennifer Anopolsky, Disney’s senior VP, corporate responsibility.