Cox Provides $25,000 Technology Grant to Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Virginia

A ribbon cutting will be held Wed., Jan. 18 at 2:30 p.m.

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Jan 11, 2012, 10:30 ET

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications is pleased to announce that it will provide a $25,000 technology grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Virginia. A ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration of this news will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at 2:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club's Rosemont unit, located at 1505 Competitor Court, in Virginia Beach.

The grant underwrites the purchase of equipment and services for the Club's computer lab including:

10 wireless ready desktop computers (each will have wireless and PCI cards)
10 flat screen monitors
Laser printer
Wireless router
Varied services including, equipment training for the staff; image software installation; and back-up support systems

Dave Zobel, President and CEO, said, "This computer equipment donation is so important to us. The kids who come to the club regularly use computers in order to complete their school work. This grant will go far in helping them. It will also help to enhance their educational development."

"It's not just a slogan that we are your friend in the digital age...Cox truly believes in giving back to the communities it serves and we are so very proud to provide this grant to the Boys and Girls Club," said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Cox Virginia.

Following the ribbon cutting, Boys and Girls Club staff and youth will provide a tour of the facility, and will offer demonstrations of the equipment and how it's helpful to students attending the Club afterschool.

To help further bridge the digital divide, Cox provides free high-speed Internet and cable services to all area Boys and Girls Club units. The company also makes many other such in-kind contributions to organizations supporting youth education initiatives in the region.

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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