The Walt Disney Company, KTRK-TV Houston Announce $1 Million Commitment For Hurricane Harvey Relief

BURBANK, CA — The Walt Disney Company and one of its ABC television stations, KTRK in Houston, said they're committing to give $1 million cash to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, according to a release. The Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) is also hosting a "Day of Giving" all day Thursday, Aug. 31 for those who want to donate in support of American Red Cross hurricane recovery efforts. The event begins in the morning with local ABC affiliates and Good Morning America, followed by a "call-to-action" for donations throughout the day on ABC, Freeform, Radio Disney and DATG social media platforms.

But that's not all, as all donations made by eligible Disney employees and other qualified organizations involved in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts will be matched dollar for dollar by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney Company Foundation.

“Our hearts go out to everyone in the devastating path of this historic storm,” Robert A. Iger, chairman and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company, said in a release. “It’s hard to fully appreciate the impact, in part because it isn’t over yet. But we know thousands of people have lost everything and now face the daunting challenge of putting their lives and communities back together, and we’re using our unique resources and reach to help those in need.”

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If you'd rather donate your time or are an eligible blood donor, blood centers are in high need of immediate blood donations, especially type O blood donors. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Indianapolis Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts and LIKE Indianapolis Patch on Facebook).

For more information and to donate, visit thewaltdisneycompany.com or redcross.org.

Top Image: Ingrid Reyes of Katy, Texas, tapes boxes after filling it with donated items as she and hundreds of other volunteers organize the tons of items donated for hurricane Harvey victims, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Dallas. (Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press)