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Cox bridges the gap with $540K to local AZ nonprofits as fewer are donating to charities

Cox Charities Invests $540,000 in Arizona Nonprofits with Grants for Conservation, STEM, and Food Security

PHOENIX — 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 to at least $10,000 and some to $20,000. Cox employees, who fund Cox Charities through personal contributions, have raised $540,000 this year for 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 about 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 Susan Anable, Cox Phoenix Market vice president.

This year, Cox refreshed its giving pillars to focus on three key areas:

 K-12 STEM Education

o   Programs that engage students in hands-on STEM learning

o   Access to STEM tools, technology, or educational resources

o   Support for educators to enhance STEM instruction

 Conservation & Sustainability

o   Efforts to lower carbon emissions or support clean energy

o   Projects that reduce waste and promote recycling

o   Initiatives focused on protecting water and natural resources

 Food & Housing Insecurity

o   Programs that increase access to healthy, nutritious food

o   Services that provide safe, stable housing solutions

  • Initiatives that support long-term stability for individuals and families

 

Spotlight: Nonprofits Driving Change in STEM, Sustainability, and Housing

 

Save the Family Foundation of Arizona received $20,000 from Cox Charities this year for its Step Up to Independence program. It provides support to families not traditionally classified as homeless. These are families living in motels, couch surfing or otherwise living in insecure situations. Families work with Save the Family case managers to stabilize and build financial independence.

 

Arizona Education Foundation received a $20,000 grant from Cox Charities for its teachStem program. The initiative is focused on addressing the shortage of STEM teachers by connecting students with high-quality STEM education while opening doors to exciting careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

 

FABRIC received $20,000 from Cox to support FABRIC’s ECO Fashion Week, created to educate the public on sustainable fashion and to celebrate, recognize, and support sustainable fashion brands. All proceeds from ECO Fashion Week help FABRIC support apparel entrepreneurs with sustainable resources.

 

41 Central Arizona nonprofits received grants totaling $460,000:

Nonprofit Focus Area Grant
Arizona Education Foundation K-12 STEM Education $20,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona K-12 STEM Education $20,000
Duet: Partners in Health & Aging Food & Housing Insecurity $20,000
FABRIC Conservation & Sustainability $20,000
Save the Family Foundation of Arizona Food & Housing Insecurity $20,000
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance Food & Housing Insecurity $20,000
Arizona Autism United K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Arizona Brainfood Inc. Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Arizona Museum of Natural History K-12 STEM Education $10,000
AZ Students Recycling Used Technology Conservation & Sustainability $10,000
Arizona Sustainability Alliance K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Brighter Way Institute Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Christian Life Outreach (Mom’s Pantry) Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Civitan Foundation Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Corbin’s Legacy Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Cornerstone Community Development Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Dysart Community Center K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Family Promise – Greater Phoenix Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Foster360 Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Four Peaks Rotary Foundation, Inc. K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Friendly House K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Friends of the Scottsdale Public Library K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Harmony Project Phoenix K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth K-12 STEM Education $10,000
In the Field Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Maricopa County Community College District Foundation Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Midwest Food Bank, NFP Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
New Life Center Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Peer Solutions Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Phoenix Rescue Mission Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
School Connect AZ K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Score Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball K-12 STEM Education $10,000
Technical Assistance Partnership of Arizona Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000
Treasure House K-12 STEM Education $10,000
UMOM New Day Centers Food & Housing Insecurity $10,000

Subtotal:                                                                                        $460.000

 

Eight Southern Arizona 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

Subtotal:                                                                                          $80,000

 

TOTAL:                                                                                   $540,000

 

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.