The Walt Disney Company has been described on more than one occasion as a family, and that is exactly how they are approaching support for their fire-affected employees in the Los Angeles area. This week, the company has opened a special wardrobe warehouse that has been filled with new and gently used clothing and shoes from Disney film and TV productions. Employees, production crew, and their families in the Los Angeles area who have been affected by the devastating wildfires have been invited to select necessities during this tragic time of loss.
“Most companies are not sitting on an entire warehouse full of wardrobe — some of which has been barely used, if it’s been used at all,” said Heidi Chong, Vice President of Production Shared Services for Disney Entertainment Television. “We really want to emphasize to the families: ‘If you come here, we’ve already organized everything for you. It’s all on display on the racks. You can find what you need.’ There are no limits to the amounts that people are getting; it’s really about what they need.”
Belen Buenrrostro, Manager, Asset Management, Disney Entertainment Television, jumped into action e-mailing her manager about opening the warehouse to those affected and said, “This might be a long shot, but can we make it happen?”
“The turnaround was so quick, but we had an outpouring of support,” Buenrrostro continued. “It was nice to see us all come together as a Disney family to help everybody.”
Shortly after the news of the Walt Disney Company’s $15 million commitment to support immediate relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating wildfires, the company is dedicated to supporting its employees through this devastating ordeal. To read more about this epic support effort, read more form The Walt Disney Company here.
