Cox Launches "Hurricane Irene: Random Acts of Kindness" Effort on its Facebook Page

We want to obtain stories or photos of heroism and helpfulness by neighbors during and after the storm

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Sep 06, 2011, 07:00 ET

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Sept. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications has launched a "Random Acts of Kindness" effort in Hampton Roads to recognize and highlight residents who are helping their friends and neighbors in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.

Cox will seek stories and photos through Cox's Facebook, online and other social media channels starting today through Tuesday, September 6th.

As a token of appreciation, Cox will randomly select 10 stories from the "Hurricane Irene: Random Acts of Kindness" effort and will provide them each with special prize packages.

"While we weathered Hurricane Irene well in spite of it being among the most dangerous and powerful storms to hit this region, we know that for many of our friends and families, it's not yet over. To help our fellow friends and neighbors, we know that there are many acts of selflessness and support which are occurring in the region. And we want to highlight those efforts," says Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cox Virginia. "We hope that this small effort will help them as they make their way through this challenging time."

For more 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 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.

SOURCE Cox Communications