Cox Charities 2010 Grant Cycle Runs From September 7 through October 15

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Sep 08, 2010, 08:29 ET

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning September 7, interested organizations may submit grant applications for Cox Virginia's own charitable giving initiative Cox Charities. Grant submittals are accepted in electronic format only until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010.

Cox Charities provides funding, through a competitive grant process, to organizations which further the academic achievement and development of young people in our local communities.

"Through our 2009 Cox Charities grant process, we were able to fund programs giving more than $85,000 in grants to nine great non-profits. The programs provided by these organizations range from youth mentoring services, to academic services for low-income and at-risk youth, to early childhood education initiatives," said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cox Virginia.

To receive funding, eligible groups must serve communities within the Cox Hampton Roads or Roanoke service areas. Grants are intended for youth education programs, involving science and technology, mentoring, literacy and/or other opportunities designed to advance the education of youth.

Interested parties may visit www.coxcharities.org to download a grant application and obtain additional information on the program. One application is accepted per entrant. Other means to contact Cox Charities are as follows:

Mailing: Cox Charities, P.O. Box 12906, Norfolk, VA 23541-0906
Phone: 1-877-400-0936
E-mail: [email protected]

For information, 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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