Disney gives $5 million to hospital.This regular feature focuses on philanthropic activities by Valley-area companies and businesspeople. The Walt Disney Company has donated $5 million to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, making it the largest donation ever made to the hospital by a corporate foundation. Burbank-based Disney has supported the hospital for many years and this latest gift is earmarked to fund the construction of a new hospital building. Disney President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Robert A. Iger recently presented the donation to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles President and CEO Richard D. Cordova. "All of us at Disney hope that this donation for the new inpatient building will help Childrens Hospital Los Angeles further enhance its already outstanding reputation for providing the best possible care to those in need," said Iger. The new addition, scheduled for completion in 2009, will be a state-of-the art 460,000 square-foot medical and surgical facility. In addition to the care of the patients, the new wing will also create an environment where the children and their families can heal together. "With this generous contribution, Disney sets an excellent example for other corporations to give generously to their communities," said Villaraigosa. Philanthropy Day The Association of Fundraising Professionals/Greater San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. Chapter (AFP/GSFVC) recently held a celebration and awards luncheon to observe the 21st annual National Philanthropy Day. The purpose of the event is to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations that are active in the philanthropic community. Among the honorees at the luncheon were Sylvia and Holroyd Haywood for their dedication and support of Haven Hills in Canoga Park; Debbie Dullabaun for her volunteer work to Valley charities; Westlake Village-based Dole Food Company Dole Food Company, Inc. is an American-based agricultural multinational corporation headquartered in Westlake Village, California and is the leading grower and packer of such food items as bananas, pineapples (fresh and packaged), grapes, strawberries, and other fresh and frozen was recognized as outstanding corporate foundation; the Canoga Park Women's Club was awarded for its service to the community; Aliana Greenberg, a student at New Community Jewish High School New Community Jewish High School, also known as "New Jew," is located in West Hills, California; as it does not have its own location, it rents space from Shomrei Torah synagogue in West Hills, beginning in 2004. was honored as outstanding youth volunteer of the year; and outstanding fundraising professional of the year went to Barbara Barrett. "Simply they all worked together to improve the quality of life within the communities they serve," said AFP/GSFVC Chapter President John Kelleher. The event was held at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, with entertainer Bill Hayes serving as master of ceremonies and presenter. More than 100 community and business leaders attended the celebration. Children's Benefit The Valley Wine Festival in Van Nuys was the recent site of a charitable event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Blazers Youth Organization. Valley-based sponsors included event founder Barcelona Marketing & Design of Sherman Oaks; event host City Art of Van Nuys; Valley Beverage Company of Sherman Oaks; American Beauty Masters of West Hills; ABM ABM: see guided missile. ABM - Asynchronous Balanced Mode Medical of West Hills; Namak Namak (or Namak-ri) is a village in Samhyang-myeon, which is part of Muan County in South Jeolla province of South Korea. Namak became the home of the South Jeolla provincial government following its move from the city of Gwangju in 2005. Magazine of Encino; L.A. Public Notary notary or notary public Public officer who certifies and attests to the authenticity of writings (e.g., deeds) and takes affidavits, depositions, and protests of negotiable instruments. of Sherman Oaks and Airtel Plaza Hotel of Van Nuys. Attendees were served beverage samplings from 30 wineries and five breweries in addition to food tastes from area restaurants and catering companies. Also included in the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. were casino games and an art auction. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has been granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses since 1980, giving children and their 'families joy and hope in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of crisis. The Blazers Youth Organization is a youth center giving inner-city children an alternative to the streets. It provides a safe environment and the tools they need when they may have no other place to turn. Universal Volunteers Five non-profit organizations were the recipients of the time, effort and energy of hundreds of Universal Studios employees who participated in its second annual "Day of Giving" earlier this month. The volunteers were split up into groups, left Universal City and ventured out to various non-profits throughout the community selected for the project. Students were fitted with uniforms at Saticoy Elementary School; working with Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. , low income families in South Central L.A. received help remodeling their homes; volunteers personally connected with individuals at Burbank Center for the Retarded through arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. ; food pantries were stocked at AIDS Project L.A. and another group worked on the grounds and planted flowers at a lower-income North Hollywood LAUSD LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles, CA) campus. "There's no better way to celebrate our core value of doing the fight thing than by gathering our employees and demonstrating our commitment to improving the community," said Larry Kurzweil, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Universal Studios Hollywood. "I'm proud of the level of passion our employees display in taking on philanthropic and community-based projects." |
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