Cox and Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Virginia Formally Commemorate Grand Opening of $25,000 Technology Center

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Sep 27, 2010, 03:11 ET

ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ --

Overview: On Tuesday, September 28, 2010, Cox Communications and the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia will hold an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the 9th Street Club's new Technology Center. The Center includes computers, software, design applications, and other items donated by Cox to assist with education of youngsters in the Club. The public is invited to attend.

Where: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia; 1714 9th Street, S.E.; Roanoke, VA 24013; Phone: (540) 904-7401.

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Who: Those who will be in attendance, in addition to the Boys & Girls Club kids, include the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia Board of Trustees members; Cox Roanoke VP Kim Stanley, and leaders from Cox Communications; Boys & Girls Club staff, volunteers, partners and others.

Statements from Cox and B&GC Leaders:
- B&GC Executive and Chief Professional Officer Laurie E. Gibbons said, "The mission of the Roanoke Valley is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. This Technology Center is an important aspect of our continuing ability to provide fulfilling programming to develop young people in the Roanoke region."
- Cox Vice President Kim Stanley said, "A recent statistic indicated that 57% of the adults who came up through a Boys and Girls Club indicated that the program saved their life. That statistic and the many other life-changing benefits of the Boys and Girls Clubs are the reasons for Cox's continued support and sponsorship of this great organization. The Clubs truly makes a difference in children's lives, and we believe in it."

For more information, please contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or [email protected].

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 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 new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

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