LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- To assist Central Florida
families and Cast Members adversely impacted by Hurricane Charley, the Walt
Disney Company and Walt Disney World Resort today announced an array of relief
initiatives.
"Our Disney family always steps up in times of crisis to assist those in
need," said Al Weiss, president of the Walt Disney World Resort. "We are
joining with other caring corporate citizens to provide much-needed help and
compassion in the community and within our own company."
The following relief is being offered to the community:
* DisneyHand, worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney Company, has
announced a contribution totaling $100,000 to the American Red Cross and the
Heart of Florida United Way.
* Walt Disney World will conduct a food drive with employees to benefit
the Second Harvest Food Bank, which provides food supplies to agencies
throughout Central Florida.
* Walt Disney World will provide work crews to assist with the recovery
effort.
Walt Disney World also is offering the following relief assistance to Cast
Members:
* Up to $5,000 for Cast Members who have sustained catastrophic damage to
their primary residence or severe personal injury through the Walt Disney
Company's Disney Operation Care (DOC) program.
* Up to $1,000 to assist needy Cast Members with recovery from the storm
through the Walt Disney World Cast Member Hurricane Relief Fund. The Walt
Disney World Resort has initially contributed $50,000 to the Fund. Cast
Members worldwide also may contribute to the Fund, which is held at the Vista
Federal Credit Union.
* Complimentary rooms at resort hotels for Cast Members who have
experienced catastrophic hardships or have unique medical needs.
* Resort hotel rooms at a 50 percent discount for Cast Members who have
experienced discomfort due to the storm, such as loss of electricity.
* Increased childcare capacity for school-age children at on-property
childcare locations.
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SOURCE Walt Disney World
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