ORLANDO, Fla. – The Salvation Army of Orlando said it has recently received $5,000 from Walt Disney World Resort through Disney Grants.
The funding is expected to be used for the benefit of the children that are served at the organization's shelter.
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"We consider ourselves very blessed to have been supported by the Walt Disney World Resort," said Maj. Ted Morris III, CEO of the Salvation Army. "Every day, we strive to make a positive difference in the community. It is heartwarming to know that we have the support of the Walt Disney World Resort through Disney Grants."
Along with 120 other nonprofits and organizations throughout multiple central Florida counties, the Salvation Army of Orlando said it was granted by Disney and received a special "Mousecar" award.
More than $5.6 million in Disney Grants will be awarded in support of efforts to positively impact the lives of more than 300,000 local children and their families, according to the Salvation Army of Orlando.
The organization said the grants support central Floridians through a variety of services including after-school programs for students, bonding activities for new parents and antibullying awareness skills.