PENSACOLA – Cox Communications has a long-standing tradition of supporting the communities it serves and that was never more evident than in 2022. Last year, Cox gave over $1.6 million in cash and in-kind donations to Gulf Coast charities and non-profits with a primary focus on youth, education, diversity and conservation initiatives.
“Giving back to the areas we serve, that’s the Cox culture and we’re proud to support our neighbors,” said David Deliman, market vice president for Cox’s Gulf Coast market. “Not only does our company give much needed funding to local non-profits, but our employees also donate much of their time and treasure to the Gulf Coast. It really is part of our DNA to serve our community, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team.”
Last November, Cox also presented the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast with a $20,000 grant to create a new Innovation Lab at the Pensacola Club. The upgrades included new seating, whiteboard tables to serve as a collective workspace, STEM Lab supplies, 3-D printers, laptops, desktops, and headphones for all computers.
In addition to the annual corporate giving, Cox Charities, a grant program 100 percent funded by local Cox Gulf Coast employees, awarded approximately $25,000 to local non-profits and schools. In 2022, Gulf Coast employees awarded Innovation in Education Grants to Beulah Elementary School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Escambia Westgate School, Exceptional Student Educational Department in Escambia County, Plew Elementary School, Shalimar Elementary School, Shoal River Middle School and West Florida High School. Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation, Lutheran Services of Florida, Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem, Pensacola Little Theatre and the USO each received a Cox Charities Community Investment Grant.
Along with the monetary support, employees served on over 50 local nonprofit boards and committees and volunteered over 1,500 hours to support community organizations.
Finally, after a two-year move to virtual due to the pandemic, the 2022 Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards Ceremonies were once again held in person in Escambia and Okaloosa counties. Cox turned the spotlight on a record 90 students that were chosen by their school due to their inspirational journeys. Whether it was overcoming a disability, tragic life event or other obstacle in life, these children were celebrated for their impact on others.
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About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve nearly seven million homes and businesses across 18 states. We’re dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.
The Cox Gulf Coast Market consists of portions of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Cam Johnson
Manager, Public Affairs
Cox Southeast Region
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