[Via ClevverTV...]
ClevverTV went behind the scenes with Ross Lynch and Laura Marano as they filmed their PSA's for Disney's Friends for Change.
Ross
and Laura along with students and Disney VoluntEARS, helped plant 350
trees and educational gardens as part of Disney's $100,000 grant to help
green school campuses and provide over 20,000 students across Los
Angeles with the knowledge they need to do the same in their
environments.
Showing posts with label Friends For Change. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends For Change. Show all posts
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
First Look: Disney's Friends for Change Ambassadors (Ross Lynch & Laura Marano) Spread Conservation Message
[Via thewaltdisneycompany.com...]
Today, I’m excited to give you a first look at the new Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassador spot, featuring Ross Lynch and Laura Marano from Disney Channel's Austin & Ally. The Disney stars joined TreePeople—a nonprofit dedicated to growing a sustainable future—to connect kids with nature and create green spaces at San Pedro Elementary School in Los Angeles.
More than 100 local students and Disney VoluntEARS planted 350 trees and gardens at the school. The project was made possible through a $100,000 grant from Disney that will also be used to liven up other campuses and educate more than 20,000 students across Los Angeles about how to green their homes and communities.
As part of Disney's commitment to protecting the planet for future generations, Friends for Change offers online tools and resources to help families connect with and conserve nature.
We hope the new video will help inspire kids and families to champion 500,000 initiatives that help the environment —from planting native trees to hosting cleanup events. If you want to take action, log on to Disney.com/Friends and make your pledge today!
Today, I’m excited to give you a first look at the new Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassador spot, featuring Ross Lynch and Laura Marano from Disney Channel's Austin & Ally. The Disney stars joined TreePeople—a nonprofit dedicated to growing a sustainable future—to connect kids with nature and create green spaces at San Pedro Elementary School in Los Angeles.
More than 100 local students and Disney VoluntEARS planted 350 trees and gardens at the school. The project was made possible through a $100,000 grant from Disney that will also be used to liven up other campuses and educate more than 20,000 students across Los Angeles about how to green their homes and communities.
As part of Disney's commitment to protecting the planet for future generations, Friends for Change offers online tools and resources to help families connect with and conserve nature.
We hope the new video will help inspire kids and families to champion 500,000 initiatives that help the environment —from planting native trees to hosting cleanup events. If you want to take action, log on to Disney.com/Friends and make your pledge today!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Ross Lynch & Laura Marano Team Up with Friends for Change & Star In New Interstitials
[Via Clevvertv.com...]
Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassador Ross Lynch helps clean up San
Pedro Street Elementary School in this exclusive photo from the “Austin
& Ally” star’s Friends for Change intertitials.
Ross was joined by co-star Laura Marano for a day of clean up at the school with the nonprofit organization TreePeople where they connected kids with nature, inspired conservation and created green spaces. The two filmed interstitial which begin airing FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 on Disney Channel.
Ross and Laura along with students and Disney VoluntEARS, helped plant 350 trees and educational gardens as part of Disney’s $100,000 grant to help green school campuses and provide over 20,000 students across Los Angeles with the knowledge they need to do the same in their environments.
Disney’s Friends for Change will also offer tools, resources and additional ideas on how to help the planet at www.disney.com/friends. Examples include planting native trees, clean-up events, and showing kids that even the smallest act can make a big impact on the environment.
In support of Disney’s Friends for Change initiative, kids and families are encouraged to make a pledge and help reach a goal of 500,000 green actions taken to make a difference. Site visitors can download action kits, learn more about the Ambassadors’ campaigns, and participate in the new Shout Out Module, an online forum that invites kids and families to motivate each other online and exchange tips on actions to help their schools and neighborhoods. Families can also vote online to further support each Ambassador’s campaign.
Ross was joined by co-star Laura Marano for a day of clean up at the school with the nonprofit organization TreePeople where they connected kids with nature, inspired conservation and created green spaces. The two filmed interstitial which begin airing FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 on Disney Channel.
Ross and Laura along with students and Disney VoluntEARS, helped plant 350 trees and educational gardens as part of Disney’s $100,000 grant to help green school campuses and provide over 20,000 students across Los Angeles with the knowledge they need to do the same in their environments.
Disney’s Friends for Change will also offer tools, resources and additional ideas on how to help the planet at www.disney.com/friends. Examples include planting native trees, clean-up events, and showing kids that even the smallest act can make a big impact on the environment.
In support of Disney’s Friends for Change initiative, kids and families are encouraged to make a pledge and help reach a goal of 500,000 green actions taken to make a difference. Site visitors can download action kits, learn more about the Ambassadors’ campaigns, and participate in the new Shout Out Module, an online forum that invites kids and families to motivate each other online and exchange tips on actions to help their schools and neighborhoods. Families can also vote online to further support each Ambassador’s campaign.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Disney Supports National Preparedness Month with $1 Million Donation to American Red Cross (Disney Channel TV Spot featuring Debby Ryan)
[Via thewaltdisneycompany.com...]
Here at Disney, we’re recognizing National Preparedness Month this September by setting out to empower kids and families to prepare for disasters and other emergencies.
Disney is building on its long-standing relationship with the American Red Cross and is a proud member of their annual disaster giving program. This year, the company has provided a $1 million grant to support youth services, volunteer engagement programs and disaster services.
Disney and Red Cross are spreading the word about the importance of being ready for emergencies as well as three easy steps everyone can take to prepare: Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed.
That’s also the theme of a new video featuring Disney's Friends for Change Ambassador Debby Ryan and Red Cross Youth Club volunteers. The video provides young people with specific actions they can take to prepare for a disaster and also encourages them to help friends and neighbors get prepared too.
Check out the new spot that recently began airing on Disney Channel and download the pareparedness action kit at disney.com/friends!
Here at Disney, we’re recognizing National Preparedness Month this September by setting out to empower kids and families to prepare for disasters and other emergencies.
Disney is building on its long-standing relationship with the American Red Cross and is a proud member of their annual disaster giving program. This year, the company has provided a $1 million grant to support youth services, volunteer engagement programs and disaster services.
Disney and Red Cross are spreading the word about the importance of being ready for emergencies as well as three easy steps everyone can take to prepare: Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed.
That’s also the theme of a new video featuring Disney's Friends for Change Ambassador Debby Ryan and Red Cross Youth Club volunteers. The video provides young people with specific actions they can take to prepare for a disaster and also encourages them to help friends and neighbors get prepared too.
Check out the new spot that recently began airing on Disney Channel and download the pareparedness action kit at disney.com/friends!
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Video Premiere: Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassadors Stand Up to Bullying
Disney's Friends for Change Ambassador spot featuring Disney Channel
stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya. The video shares the stories of young
kids whom have either been bullied or witnessed a friend experiencing
the same treatment. Participants gain confidence and learn how stand up
for themselves and others.
[Via thewaltdisneycompany.com...]
Three weeks ago, I shared a first look at a Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassador spot on leadership, featuring Disney Channel stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya (Shake It Up) and their time spent at a leadership academy outside Tucson, Arizona. Today, I’m excited to debut their second
Friends for Change video where, together, the girls help kids just like them find their voice and stand up to bullying.
The video shares the compelling stories of young kids whom have either been bullied or witnessed a friend experiencing the same treatment. Bella also talks about her personal struggle overcoming dyslexia and the taunts of classmates. With the support of experts, the academy participants gain confidence, and learn how stand up for themselves and others.
Check it out!
Kids and families can visit Disney.com/Friends to find tools and resources to end bullying in their communities.
[Via thewaltdisneycompany.com...]
Three weeks ago, I shared a first look at a Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassador spot on leadership, featuring Disney Channel stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya (Shake It Up) and their time spent at a leadership academy outside Tucson, Arizona. Today, I’m excited to debut their second
Friends for Change video where, together, the girls help kids just like them find their voice and stand up to bullying.
The video shares the compelling stories of young kids whom have either been bullied or witnessed a friend experiencing the same treatment. Bella also talks about her personal struggle overcoming dyslexia and the taunts of classmates. With the support of experts, the academy participants gain confidence, and learn how stand up for themselves and others.
Check it out!
Kids and families can visit Disney.com/Friends to find tools and resources to end bullying in their communities.
Friday, August 17, 2012
First Look: Disney Friends for Change Ambassadors Spread Anti-bullying Message
[Via: Alex Liakos, The Walt Disney Company Corporate Citizenship...]
Bullying is an important issue for all of us at Disney, including some of our biggest stars.
As part of its Friends for Change program, Disney Channel stars serve as Ambassadors, encouraging kids and families to stand up for what they believe in and to make a lasting, positive change by helping people, communities and the planet.
Premiering on Disney Channel today, Bella Thorne and Zendaya, stars of the hit Disney Channel series Shake It Up, host the first of two on-air segments that chronicle the time they spent at a leadership academy outside of Tucson, Arizona, and show their efforts to spread a message that champions individuality.
You get the first look at the spot right here:
In addition to the on-air interstitials, Friends for Change offers online tools and resources to help kids and families stand up to bullies. Actions include starting a club with new friends, learning about different cultures and sharing positive messages.
To date, Disney Friends for Change kids in 55 countries around the world have championed almost five million initiatives, including nearly 600,000 cleanup events protecting oceans and waterways, recycling projects involving two million participants and 200,000 projects specifically focused on bringing families together to volunteer.
While I wasn’t directly involved in the creation of these videos, I couldn’t be prouder to help spread this message.
In my role in Corporate Citizenship at Disney, I get to be a part of some amazing programs like Friends for Change, Magic of Healthy Living and many of our philanthropy initiatives. Check back often to find out more about these programs.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
New Disney Friends for Change Interstitials with Bella Thorne & Zendaya Premiering Friday, August 17 on Disney Channel
[via press release from Disney Channel]
DISNEY FRIENDS FOR CHANGE AMBASSADORS ZENDAYA AND BELLA THORNE SPOTLIGHT YOUTH LEADERS IN INTERSTITIALS PREMIERING FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 ON DISNEY CHANNEL
Disney Channel will present new interstitials featuring Bella Thorne and Zendaya, Disney Friends for Change Ambassadors and stars of the hit series "Shake It Up," as they learn techniques to inspire positive leadership and take a stand against bullying at the Free the Children Leadership Academy. The interstitials will be presented in rotation beginning FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 on Disney Channel.
Over the course of three days, Zendaya and Bella participated in a series of workshops designed to give youth leaders a deeper understanding of their leadership styles and empower them to walk away, knowing that they have the power, through their actions, to change the world. Each of the participants will be responsible for training an additional 20 youth in their community with the same skills, ultimately impacting 1,200 youth across the country.
To coincide with the on-air interstitials, Disney Friends for Change will offer tools and resources at www.disney.com/friends, where kids and families can discover additional ideas on how to make a difference by learning about different cultures, starting a club with new friends and sharing positive messages.
As part of the initiative, kids and families are encouraged to make a pledge and help Disney reach a goal of 1 million positive actions taken to address bullying and promote leadership. Site visitors are able to download action kits, learn more about the Ambassadors' campaigns, and participate in the new Shout Out Module, an online forum that allows kids and families to motivate each other and exchange tips on actions to help their schools and neighborhoods. Families can also vote online to further support each Ambassador's campaign and help thousands of more kids as a result.
About Disney Friends for Change
Disney Friends for Change is a global initiative that inspires kids and their families to make a lasting, positive change by helping people, communities and the planet. Through on-air interstitials, online action kits and over $5 million in grants to support projects in neighborhoods around the world, Friends for Change provides useful resources to encourage kids and families to take action and make a difference. To date, Friends for Change kids in fifty-five countries around the world have taken almost five million actions.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Disney Channel UK: Friendship Day
August 5th is Friendship Day! Celebrate this important day and say thanks to your friends for all that they do for you.
Here at Friends for Change we’ve got some great ideas you can use to get involved in the fun! Kick off your celebrations with your friends by checking out our Friendship Day Action Kit.
Disney's Friends For Change is about helping you to help the planet - inspiring us to think about our world and work together to make small daily changes that add up to a big difference!
The UK Disney Friends Day in association with Friends for Change, promo starring Bella Thorne (Shake it Up) and Zendaya (Shake it Up):
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