Cox employees raised $80K in Southern Arizona nonprofits with grants for STEM, and Food & Housing Insecurity
TUCSON — Some in the philanthropy world are calling it a generosity crisis, with fewer Americans donating to nonprofits. Cox, however, is helping to bridge the gap, increasing Arizona grants this year to at least $10,000. Cox employees, who fund Cox Charities through personal contributions and fundraising, have raised $80,000 this year for Southern Arizona nonprofits in the communities where they live and work.
This marks the 29th year that Cox Charities has invested in the local Arizona communities to support nonprofit organizations that make a meaningful impact. Since 1996, Cox Arizona employees have raised more than $11 million and awarded grants to approximately 1,950 Arizona nonprofits.
“At a time when philanthropy faces significant challenges, Cox employees continue to show what’s possible when we come together as a community. We’re proud to step up, increase our grant support, and ensure that local organizations have the resources they need to continue their vital work,” said Stephanie Healy, Cox Southern Arizona Market vice president.
Spotlight: Southern Arizona nonprofits driving change in STEM, and Food & Housing Insecurity:
● Arizona Science Teachers Association received $10,000 from Cox Charities to ensure Arizona science teachers are supported and represented by providing them with necessary resources, support, professional development and networking opportunities. They continue to grow and adapt to serve 21st-century classrooms.
● Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse received $10,000 from Cox Charities and works to support domestic abuse survivors for half a century, deeply rooted in the values of love, safety, liberation, responsibility, joy, and repair. Each year, the Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse serves 6.000 survivors offering emergency shelter, community-based services, community education, a 24/7 crisis hotline and a housing stability program.
● Youth On Their Own (YOTO) received $10,000 from Cox Charities and is a dropout prevention program dedicated to helping youth experiencing homelessness graduate high school and succeed beyond. YOTO supports students attending 100 middle and high schools throughout Southern Arizona who are unaccompanied or lack stable housing, by offering services including: financial assistance, food, hygiene items, school supplies, and laptops.
8 Pima | Cochise | Pinal area nonprofits received grants totaling $80,000:
Nonprofit | Focus Area | Grant |
Arizona Border Alliance | Food & Housing Insecurity | $10,000 |
Arizona Science Teachers Association | K-12 STEM Education | $10,000 |
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor | K-12 STEM Education | $10,000 |
Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse | Food & Housing Insecurity | $10,000 |
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Andrew Conference | Food & Housing Insecurity | $10,000 |
Tucson Presidio Trust for Historic Preservation | K-12 STEM Education | $10,000 |
University of Arizona Foundation | K-12 STEM Education | $10,000 |
Youth On Their Own (YOTO) | Food & Housing Insecurity | $10,000 |
TOTAL: $80,000.00
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we own network infrastructure that reaches more than 30 states. Our fiber-powered wireline and wireless connections are available to more than 12 million homes and businesses and support advanced cloud and managed IT services nationwide. We’re the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox that is dedicated to empowering others to build a better future for the next generation.
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