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Celebrating 20 years<\/mark> of making a difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A legacy of caring<\/mark> for our own<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the Cox Employee Relief Fund was created to help employees\u00a0facing\u00a0life’s unexpected hardships and has\u00a0remained\u00a0a powerful expression of our culture ever since. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our first priority was to help our employees. We told them don’t worry about your jobs – stabilize your lives and then we’ll worry about serving our customers. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Jim Kennedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman Emeritus of Cox Enterprises and chairman of the James M. Cox Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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8,000+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

employees assisted<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nearly 2,000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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$18 million<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

given to Cox employees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For 20 years, CERF has provided hope, support and financial assistance to thousands of employees and families during their most challenging moments, demonstrating what is possible when we come together to care for one another. As we celebrate this milestone, I am grateful for the generosity that has sustained CERF’s impact and inspired by the opportunity to strengthen this legacy for future generations of Cox employees.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Mandy Shuck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Vice President of Total Rewards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cox Enterprises<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President, CERF Board of Directors<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Values: Dignity. Integrity. Sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mission and vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to provide financial assistance to Cox employees and their families facing unexpected hardships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our vision is to create a lasting impact by fostering a financially sustainable organization, supported by committed donors, ensuring that CERF is available for future generations of employees. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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