Senator Kissel with representatives from Cox Charities at a ceremony honoring scholarship recipients
Sen. John A. Kissel (R-Enfield) has
recently been appointed to serve as a member on the
Cox Charities New England Advisory Board.
Cox Charities New England is a charitable giving initiative
of Cox Communications and annually awards area non-profit
organizations with grants to support initiatives that
benefit the education and development of youth. The
organization’s advisory board is comprised of
local business, community and civic leaders who assist
in directing funds to local non-profits.
Sen. Kissel, who has been a strong supporter of early
childhood education programs, said he is excited about
being part of such a worthwhile initiative.
“I am looking forward to serving on the Cox Charities
Board,” said Sen. Kissel. “They have a long
history of reaching out to the community and I have
seen first hand the impact these grants have on local
organizations. Earlier this month, I had the privilege
of attending the Cox Charities Award ceremony and I
was happy to assist them in their mission of supporting
education and youth development.”
In 2009, Cox Charities will donate approximately $1.1
million in the form of grants and in-kind support to
selected area non-profit organizations in Connecticut
and Rhode Island that provide after-school programs
for children.
Attached are photos of Senator Kissel at the April
8, 2009 Cox Charities Award Ceremony.
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