Rafael Nunez Aponte: Social Commitment at Disney

Conservation Fund

The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest and most well-known corporations practicing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) all the way down the line in their business model. As the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world, and aside from its constant “Imagineering”, Disney has a tremendous responsibility to give back to those who have helped it become the powerhouse that it is today.

CSR

Volunteerism is a major focus for Disney, offering free tickets to a million people in exchange for a day of volunteer service from an organization of their choice. This encouraged over one million people in the United States to commit to service efforts to volunteer in their communities.

Disney CSR

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, established on Earth Day in 1995, supports efforts of local and global non-profits who protect wildlife, ecosystems, and make a positive impact on the community. Since its inception, the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has helped to support over $20 million in projects in over 112 countries.

The Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team connects Walt Disney Parks and Resorts guests and cast members with animals, plants and nature and inspires them to positively impact the environment. Team members are responsible for animal care and health, science, and education programs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Seas with Nemo & Friends and The Tri-Circle D Ranch at Walt Disney World Resort; Disney Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas Castaway Cay; and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Ko Olina, Hawaii. The Animal Programs team participates in cooperative breeding programs with other zoological facilities at the other theme parks, and offers tours and education programs. 

Rafael Nunez Aponte: Social Responsibility of Child & Family Service

Child & Family Service is partner with Hawaii’s families to help them address serious life issues, with life-changing results. In this service, people believe that positive change can happen. They help families move from the impossible, to the possible, to new possibilities. Child & Family Service is known for:

Kids

• Helping those that are most vulnerable
• Embracing the total family
• Respecting people for who they are and where they are
• Touching over 40,000 lives every year

Child & Family Service (CFS) is one of Hawaii’s largest nonprofit organizations and touches the lives of more than 40,000 people each year. CFS helps families to address serious life issues, with life-changing results. CFS has been part of the community for more than 115 years and is a family-centered, full-service organization with more than 35 programs statewide. Some of their programs are:

Child & Family Service        

Community Based Residential

The program’s philosophy is to expect, challenge, and empower young ladies and help them to address mental health, emotional and behavioral issues. Counseling for and with their families is also provided.

Neighborhood Place of Wailuku

The Neighborhood Place of Wailuku is a family center located in the neighborhood of Wailuku, Maui. The program provides a full range of services based on the native Hawaiian culture for keiki to kupuna.

Maui Sexual Assault Center:

Work Team

Crisis Intervention, Counseling and Community Education. Adult and child survivors of sexual abuse and their families are offered crisis intervention, trauma care, and clinical counseling through crisis hotline or in person.

Employment Services for Refugees:

Gainful employment is the key to refugees successfully establishing themselves in the U.S. This program offers job preparation, counseling and job placement services with the goal of gainful employment and self-sufficiency.