Cox Communications sponsored a special event recently at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center for students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley. “Operation Holiday Homework” is the Clubs’ educational rewards program, which provides members an opportunity to shop for a special holiday gift for members of their family.
Every school day, Club members participate in Power Hour – a homework help and tutoring program targeting members ages 6-18. As members stay on task, quietly and respectfully, they receive daily points. These points get tallied up throughout the year and members can use them to shop for presents during the Operation Holiday Homework event.
Members perused the aisles and shopped for gifts for their family members of all ages. Volunteers, including nearly fifty Cox employees, were on site to set up the shop, assist the youth in their shopping, and provide gift wrapping services at checkout. Among the volunteers was Cox Business Sales Manager Deborah Glenny, who sits on the Club’s board of directors. For some families, these are the only gifts shared during their holiday celebrations.
For Cox Business Vice President of Sales for California Jodi Duva, this annual event is a special time, “This is Cox’s 17th year sponsoring this fun event and it truly kicks off the holiday season for our team! We adore sharing the joy of the season with these club members committed to their academics, as they shop for gifts for their families. The event is always a great reminder of Cox’s history of supporting youth and education throughout our 126-year history.”
Members were also able to pose for photos with Santa and pick up snacks. This year, 145 members participated in Operation Holiday Homework where they received over 650 gifts for their families.
“Operation Holiday Homework (OHH) is a magical time of the year. The youth work hard all year by doing their homework and placing their academics first so they can shop for gifts for their loved ones. Through OHH, members are dedicated to their academic success and proudly take-home gifts for their family members because of their commitment. Thank you to partners like Cox Communications for supporting OHH and bringing joy to the season,” said Nicole Watson, chief executive officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley.
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