BATON ROUGE, La. (LOCAL 33) (FOX 44) – Southeast nonprofits are getting a boost from Cox employees in the form of a $95,000 award.
Cox Communications said, “it will award more than $95,000 to nonprofits in its three-state, Southeast Region through Cox Charities, which is funded by employees.”
The employee-giving campaign started in 2015 under the label, Cox Charities.
Cox Communications Southeast Region includes:
- Acadiana
- Baton Rouge
- New Orleans
- Florida’s Gulf Coast
- Central Florida
- Middle Georgia
“Cox Charities is not only funded but is also guided by employees thanks to enthusiastic employee advisory councils in each of our six markets,” said Fran Gladden, vice president of government and public affairs for Cox’s Southeast region “These employees determine how each dollar is invested and are passionate about supporting programs that positively impact where we do business.”
According to Cox Communications, interested agencies “can apply for grants up to $5,000.”
If you are interested in a Cox Communications Community Investments Grant, apply at Cox Charities through September 28.
