Rogers-Lowell Area News

Cox Employees Award more than $60,000 to Area Nonprofits

Cox Charities awarded more than $60,000 to area nonprofits this week through its Community Investment Grant program. Cox Charities, which is funded by local employees, is dedicated to positively impacting Arkansans in education, technology, social issues and the arts.

The grants are designed to assist 501(c)(3) organizations with outstanding programs that benefit the Arkansas Cox Communications service areas – Harrison/Berryville/Eureka Springs, Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro. Funds are targeted toward nonprofit programs that focus on education, technology, social issues and the arts.

“Cox Charities is completely funded and supported by Arkansas employees, who decide how every dollar is invested back into the community,” said Curt Stamp, market vice president for Arkansas. “With more than 300 Cox employees who live and work in the market area, we are passionate about supporting local programs that positively impact the areas where we do business.”

Since 2015, 45 nonprofit organizations have received funding through Community Investment Grants.

This year’s grant recipients include: 7hills Homeless Center, CASA of Northwest Arkansas, Children’s Safety Center, EOA Children’s House, Havenwood, Literacy Council of Benton County, Open Avenues, Ozark Opportunities, Inc., Peace at Home Family Shelter, Reynolds Cancer Support House, Samaritan Community Center, St. Stephen Benevolent Conference, The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center.

Cox Charities was created to strengthen communities through the support of programs that positively impact Arkansans in the areas of education, technology, health and the arts. In addition to Community Investment Grants, Cox Charities offers Innovation in Education Grants to pre-K-12 teachers and classrooms; and a portion of the funds help Cox employees through the Cox Employee Relief Fund.

Founded in 2015 through the annual contributions of more than 300 statewide employees, Cox Charities has pledged more than $330,000 in Arkansas. Each year, Cox employees in the Arkansas market continue to fulfill their mission of strengthening Cox communities.

For Cox Charities Community Investment Grant applications and more information, visit www.CoxCharitiesCentral.org. 

About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband, voice and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For 10 years, Cox has been recognized as a best operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 13 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.