Cox Charities supports nonprofits with $100K in community grants
A photo illustration of Cox Communications businesses Image by Dado Ruvic Reuters Cox Charities is investing in four San Diego-area nonprofits that are making a difference in the group Funded entirely by employee contributions Cox Charities has supported California communities since according to a news release The nonprofit grant recipients in the San Diego region are Supporting Military Veterans Jacobs Cushman San Diego Food Bank The Military Initiative to Combat Hunger scheme targets food insecurity among San Diego s military and veteran families who face financial struggles due to high rents inflation and frequent relocations Challenges like high spousal unemployment and childcare costs further strain their ability to afford necessities including food Veterans Transition Aid The Military Transition Training Operation assists veterans and transitioning organization members in transitioning to civilian life through job certification training peer backing career management classes and deposit referrals This specifically addresses the root causes of veteran unemployment underemployment homelessness family disintegration and suicide problems that are far too common Supporting Conservation and Sustainability Tree San Diego Tree San Diego s Leafing Our Legacy project offers free tree distribution across San Diego County This grant would supply trees and materials directly to residents promoting quicker planting The initiative aims to beautify neighborhoods sequester carbon provide shade clean the air and reduce the urban heat island effect Supporting K- STEM Living Coast Discovery Center A grant from Cox Charities will help close STEAM educational gaps for Title I students by funding free field trips to the Living Coast Discovery Center With Cox s endorsement students in grades K- will explore coastal habitats wildlife and ecosystems through hands-on science exercises in one of San Diego s rare tideland environments Cox Charities grants enable our organization members to give back to the communities we call home noted Chanelle Hawken San Diego Region vice president Made workable by voluntary employee contributions these grants provide vital encouragement to nonprofit organizations fostering positive change for our neighbors We are proud to see our employees step up to donate and advise on where these investments are made To learn more about Cox Charities visit https www coxcharitieswest org
