Cox Charities 2011 Grant Cycle Opens October 10

Deadline for Submissions November 11

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Oct 04, 2011, 05:03 ET

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications announces the opening of its Cox Charities grant cycle. Applications for 2012 funding will be accepted from Oct. 10–Nov. 11, 2011, with awards announced by February 2012.

Cox Charities is Cox's charitable giving initiative that supports non-profit organizations focused on youth and education programs throughout Virginia. The program started in Cox's Hampton Roads and Roanoke service areas in 2009, and this year, has been expanded to include the Northern Virginia region.

"Last year, Cox awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations in Hampton Roads and Roanoke. We are thrilled to serve our communities in this way, and to expand the program to our Fairfax County and Fredericksburg neighbors this year," said Gary McCollum, SVP and GM of Cox Virginia. "Doing so allows Cox to provide greater assistance in the areas of youth and education, and deepen our commitment to our service areas."

To receive funding, groups must serve communities within Cox's Hampton Roads, Roanoke, Fairfax County, or Fredericksburg service areas. Eligible programs are youth and education initiatives involving science and technology, mentoring, literacy, or other opportunities designed to advance the education of youth.

An Advisory Committee, comprised of community and business leaders, has been appointed to make final grant selections following an initial review. The 2011 Cox Charities Advisory Committee members in the Hampton Roads area are:

Beatriz Amberman, Chair, Virginia Latino Advisory Board
Golden Bethune-Hill, Director and Board Chair, Community Free Clinic of Newport News
The Honorable John Cosgrove, Delegate, Virginia House of Delegates
Kathryn Falk, VP of Public and Government Affairs, Cox Virginia
The Honorable Yvonne Miller, Senator, Virginia General Assembly
Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cox Virginia
Jagdish Singh, President, Citizens First; Member, Virginia Council on Human Rights
Scott Sale, VP of Business Operations, Cox Virginia
G. Glenn Oder, Former Delegate, Virginia General Assembly and House of Delegates; Executive Director of the Ft. Monroe Authority
The Honorable Ronald John Villanueva, Delegate, Virginia General Assembly
The Honorable William Ward, Former Mayor, City of Chesapeake, Virginia
Edith White, President and CEO, Urban League of Hampton Roads
Ex-officio: William Reid, CFO and Executive VP, Charitable Pledge Processing/United Way of South Hampton Roads

To learn about specific grant criteria, download an application, or make a contribution to Cox Charities, visit www.coxcharities.org. For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or via [email protected].

About Cox Charities

Cox Charities awards grants to qualifying organizations which provide educational programs that further the academic achievement and development of young people through science and technology, mentoring, literacy and other areas promoting youth and education. Cox Charities provides funding to nonprofit 501c3 organizations through a competitive grant process. Visit www.coxcharities.org or call 1-877-400-0936 for more information. Grant applications may be submitted via [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 six 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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