Thank you COX and COX employees for supporting Project3R as 1 of 3 nonprofits to receive a $50K Cox Charities Grant this year as part of your 30th anniversary! #maketheseatrashfree#recyclelikeryan
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 3, 2026 – Cox employees across Orange County came together this year to grant a landmark $150,000 for nonprofits serving the communities where they live and work. Each of three organizations selected by a volunteer council of Cox employees – Homefront America, Project3R and a third nonprofit to announced at a later date – will receive a $50,000 grant to advance essential community programs.
Marking 30 years of Cox employees supporting local organizations through Cox Charities, this milestone celebrates helping nonprofits deliver vital services—from meeting basic needs to strengthening families.
“This year’s 30th anniversary makes this moment especially meaningful, as it reflects the unwavering commitment our employees have to the communities we serve,” said Colleen Dillaway, market vice president for Cox Communications. “Cox Charities is proud to provide $150,000 in total grants—the largest annual award in our history—to nonprofits aligned with our core giving pillars: Military & Veterans and Conservation & Sustainability.”
Since its founding in 1996, Cox Charities in the West Region has allocated more than $25 million to local communities through nonprofit grants, scholarships, and support for initiatives that enhance quality of life. Funded entirely by Cox employee contributions, 100% of every dollar is reinvested in the communities served.
The organization’s record-level giving comes at a time when nonprofit needs are rising nationwide. As donor participation and retention decline, nonprofits report increased demand for food assistance, housing support, and educational resources. Against this backdrop, Cox employees continue to step up through year-round giving and volunteerism, making it possible to deliver landmark support during this milestone year.
Cox Charities is overseen by a diverse volunteer council of employees who live and work in the communities they serve.
