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More than 100 Cox employees volu
 

More than 100 Cox employees volunteered at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands during Cox Connects Week. Each day, a new volunteer crew went to "work" at a new club. Activities included helping with homework, playing games, reading books and just having conversations. While the intent of the day is to make a positive impression on the life of a child, a major impact is also made on the life of our volunteers. Read what some of the Cox volunteers had to say about their experiences below.
 

  


Read the testimonials from Cox employees

View the Event Photo Galleries:
Carter Lake
Mount View
North
South
Westside

Watch the "It Just Takes One" video featuring Cox volunteers and the kids from the Boys and Girls Club.

Watch the "It Just Takes One" Public Service Announcement featuring current Club kids paired with prominent community members.

Learn more about the Boys and Girls Club

Visit the Boys and Girls Club web site.

     

Cox Volunteer Testimonials

    

 

"Volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club was such a great experience. You don’t realize how much the kids appreciate it until you see their little faces light up when you walk in the room. I really felt like I made a difference with just 2 hours of my time."                                                               Nikki Wulff
 

    

"The hard work of the Boys & Girls Clubs' volunteers is truly inspiring.  Not only does it give kids something to do after school, it provides a positive atmosphere for them to flourish. What a truly enjoyable experience."                                                         

Josh Meyer
 
     

"I was absolutely amazed at the eager faces beaming at me in anticipation of a wonderful, busy afternoon. Since my kids are older, I had forgotten how much excitement can be generated by young people. I had a wonderful time that left me excited and fulfilled after seeing how much fun was had by everyone. This made me realize that I was probably the biggest kid of the bunch and next year cannot happen fast enough."
                                                            Dave Jones

 

 





 

  


"Our visit to the South Omaha Boys & Girls Club was inspiring. From the moment I arrived it was clear that the young people were excited to be at the Club. While they waited to check in, they smiled, hugging one another joining the line, like they were embracing brothers and sisters. This enthusiastic, companionship and respect carried over once the boys and girls were inside. From the gym to the computer room, from the game room to the teens, everyone was engaged in the many activities available at the Club. I met a bright-eyed future during our brief visit. I just wonder what an extra hand or an extra $20 would mean to the children I was privileged to meet."
                                                Margaret Oman
 
     

“It was an honor to meet such wonderful, intelligent and cheerful kids. I was most impressed with how the Boys & Girls Clubs help the kids stay focused on what they are doing – whether it's playing, studying or even having dinner. I'm proud my company is closely associated with a great organization like the Clubs and allowed me the opportunity to support them.”                                                         Shay Ranchod
 
  

"I really appreciated being included in this experience. We were there to help the children, but really they helped me. Seeing their smiling faces and their willingness to learn made me feel better. Community and building bridges is very important and teaching to kids at a young age will positively influence them for years to come." 
                                                 Ayanna Mitchell
 

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