Summary of the Article
- Walt Disney World, Florida’s whimsical fairy godmother, announced today it is granting wishes to the amount of $1.5 million in donations.
- 19 Florida-based nonprofit organizations that work to establish strong education, workforce development programs, support the arts, and combat homelessness and hunger are the lucky beneficiaries.
- Disney executives and nonprofit CEOs were practically beaming Mickey ears-to-ears over this generosity, resulting in quotes of gratitude that would warm even Scrooge McDuck’s heart.
- Disney cast members, not just content with spreading pixie dust on the job, generously donated 115,000 hours of their free time volunteering in the community.
- This gargantuan gift has been added to the Disney’s trove of other recent charitable efforts; from granting children’s wishes, to providing generous support for local schools, creating affordable housing and also promoting greener pastures with a princely sum for environmental grants.
- With more grand plans in its magic hat, Disney continues its philanthropic fairy tale into the future and urges readers to watch this space at DisneyFlorida.com.
The Realists Take
Cue the fireworks, folks! Our most famous Mouse House is having a philanthropist ball and we’re all invited. Ditching its magical glass slippers, Disney is swapping Cinderella’s castle for a knight in shining armor role, donating a whopping $1.5 million to 19 of Florida’s top do-gooders. It’s enough to make us believe there’s magic in philanthropy, not just in fairy dust. So, whether you’re busy battling beastly social issues or simply volunteering at the dwarves next charity event, remember to keep one eye on the magic carpet. Because with Disney’s well-stocked wishing well, you never know when the next golden shower (of dollars!) might rain down. Just think of it as a Fantasyland stimulus package. And they all lived generously ever after.
https://wdwnews.com/releases/walt-disney-world-announces-new-1-5-million-donation-to-15-florida-nonprofits/
