Growing the good, one action at a time
Making life better for the people in our communities has always been a part of our culture. Here are a few examples of our employees making the world a better place while working toward our goal of empowering 34 million people to live more prosperous lives by 2034.
Together, we make a difference in six key pathways
Technology Access
Access to Lifelong Education
Employment Skills
Social Equity
Environmental Sustainability
Good Health
Manheim Pennsylvania team members adopted two families that attend Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, providing presents and gift cards to each family for the holidays. The team also hosted the hospital’s annual Santa Photos by creating the holiday backdrop; providing cookies, books and treat bags; and photographing 60 families — many of whom said it was their first family holiday picture.
Located next door to Hopkins Elementary School, Manheim San Antonio supports students by serving as a safety location in times of emergency and weather-related events. Manheim also gives ongoing educational support, from providing needed supplies and volunteering at field day events, to hosting a back-to-school campaign and donating science support kits.
“Seeing the kids receive their backpacks filled with school supplies was a truly heartwarming experience and supports their academic efforts.”
Mike Browning, Cox Automotive
EV Battery Solutions by Cox Automotive in Oklahoma City is making a meaningful impact by supporting Pivot, a nonprofit dedicated to helping vulnerable youth. Beyond collecting and delivering essential supplies, team members — including (from left) Kaura Thomas, Sharon Roschal, Delia Wilson and Bryce Cornet — also purchased $700 worth of Pivot Preserves. These jams, made from donated surplus fruit, are produced by homeless youth as part of a job training program.
(From left) Christopher Guzman, Brandon Pringle and Timothy Paul, along with more than 100 of their Cox Las Vegas team members, volunteered with The Just One Project to provide access to food, resources and supportive services in southern Nevada, contributing to our Good Health pathway that helps people overcome health and well-being challenges.
Nearly 50 volunteers from Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Enterprises teamed up with American Rivers and Orange County Coastkeeper to clean the Aliso Creek channel in Mission Viejo, California. Equipped with boots, gloves, grabbers and trash bags, the team removed over 400 pounds of debris — helping protect the waterway and prevent pollution from reaching the Pacific Ocean.
In partnership with the Wichita Firefighters Charitable Fund and Operation Warm, Cox Communications team members, including Lisa Allen, provided 500 new coats to ensure every student at Beech Elementary School in Kansas stayed warm this winter. This initiative exemplifies our commitment to social equity by supporting underserved communities through programs that address economic challenges.
During their Thankful Campaign, members of the Dealer.com Burlington, Vermont, team — including (from left) Bob Kilpatrick, Mehdi Britel, Bailey Grattelo, Ilke Sappo and Melissa Rozenstraten — supported the Feeding Champlain Valley food bank with the largest donation received in 2024. Feeding Champlain Valley is part of Feeding America, a network of food banks to which Cox Farms will donate fresh produce.
2,835
pounds of food donated
$3,930
raised
Belinda Hastings of Cox Enterprises, along with employees from all three Cox divisions, collected and sorted toys that were donated to Toys for Tots.
A team of 20 NextGear Capital by Cox Automotive employees supported Girls Inc. in Indianapolis, packing more than 200 kits with arts and crafts supplies for young girls.
Manheim partnered with Manna Food Pantries in Escambia County, Florida, to provide emergency food assistance to those in need. Volunteers helped collect food and monetary donations.
Cox Communications celebrated the 20th anniversary of Cox Innovation Labs — located in Boys & Girls Clubs in markets where Cox Communications does business — by opening and refreshing 10 technology-packed labs. Additional anniversary events were hosted by team members across the country.
(From left) Mike Browning, Matt Rodriguez and Mike Wilkerson got their hands dirty in support of Bexar Branches Alliance to plant trees at Leon Valley Park. Together with their Manheim San Antonio team members, they planted 225 trees along the Huebner Creek Greenway Trail.
177
pounds of food collected
Employees from Manheim San Francisco Bay volunteered to sort, pack and prepare food at the Alameda County Food Bank for families facing food insecurity.
“It’s humbling to see how even a few hours of our time can positively affect so many lives.”
Lupe Santillan, Cox Automotive
Cox Enterprises employees and members of the Atlanta community joined Trees Atlanta to plant nearly 50 trees in Standing Peachtree Park as part of the Chattahoochee RiverLands initiative that connects parks, trails and other natural areas to improve access, conservation and recreational opportunities for surrounding communities.
Soul employee resource group members welcomed 15 students from Chamblee Boys & Girls Club to the Atlanta campus for a series of sessions focused on developing career skills. These included crafting an elevator pitch that highlights their strengths and ambitions, as well as identifying and communicating their personal brand.
“This unforgettable event showcased the power of collaboration between Soul ERG and Corporate Social Responsibility. Together, we inspired and engaged students, sparking their excitement and confidence about new possibilities they were not previously introduced to.”
Olivia Smith, Cox Enterprises
Partnering with Junior Achievement of Georgia, members of the Cox Automotive enterprise finance and accounting team coached Atlanta middle school students through the JA BizTown simulation. Participants applied classroom knowledge to real-world concepts, including making decisions about running businesses, managing paychecks and generating profits.
“Together, we are shaping the future, one student at a time.”
Mike Nikolich, Cox Automotive
Cox Enterprises’ law and policy team members supported Hands On Atlanta through an afternoon of volunteer work at a local school. They painted inspirational art on the basketball court, revamped the school entrance and beautified the farm, garden and courtyard spaces.
“Our 34 by 34 social goal is one of the most important we have at Cox, and it’s always a privilege for our team to support it .”
Jennifer Hightower, Cox Enterprises
In just one hour, Ken Kraft and 125 Cox Automotive marketing team members worked together to support students throughout Metro Atlanta by packing backpacks with school supplies and snack kits.
500
backpacks filled with school supplies
700
snack kits prepared
Ashleigh Joi-Silas, along with more than 200 Cox team members from across the country, came together to assemble tambourines for children in Easterseals North Georgia’s Early Education and Care program. Music, along with STEAM, plays a crucial role in children’s cognitive development, especially benefiting those with social and emotional developmental delays. Easterseals aligns with our Social Equity pathway to support underserved communities.
Learn more at CoxImpact.com.
