REQUEST ASSISTANCE
The Cox Employee Relief Fund (CERF) lends a helping hand, giving our people the support they need when tragedy falls on their shoulders.
Established in 2005, CERF has distributed more than $16 million dollars to aid more than 6000 employees.
CERF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to aiding Cox employees and their families facing various financial hardships caused by unexpected life events.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact your HR Representative or send an email to CERF@coxinc.com.
ILLNESS OR INJURY
A catastrophic injury or illness can create financial burdens generally not covered by any health plan.
- Modifications to a home or vehicle to accommodate paralysis, loss of mobility or reduced capacity
- Airfare, hotel or other travel expenses to enable treatment by a specialist for a rare condition
- Rent or mortgage payments
- Basic household utilities – gas, water, and electric bills
Recommended supporting documentation
(Illness or Injury):
- Dr’s note or FMLA leave documentation
- Copies of household bills (rent/mortgage, utilities -gas, water and electric only)
- Proof of paid medical expenses
LOSS OF A FAMILY MEMBER
Basic funeral expenses can add up and most of us live apart from our extended families.
- Funeral expenses for an employee, spouse or domestic partner, child or parent
- Travel expenses or other accommodations for an employee to attend a funeral service
Recommended supporting documentation
- Funeral statement estimates
- Proof of paid funeral expenses
- Name/Contact for funeral home
NATURAL DISASTER
Disasters can destroy homes and create major life disruptions and support is needed to recover from a tornado, fire, earthquake, snowstorm or flood.
- Hotel expenses for short-term stays.
- Rental cars to get employees to work and kids to school
- Clothing and lost school supplies
- Basic household necessities including furniture, kitchenware, and linens
- Home insurance deductibles
- Hurricane
Recommended supporting documentation
- Proof of home insurance claim and deductible
- Quote for costs of repairs
UNEMPLOYMENT
Unexpected loss of employment due to company closure or layoffs greatly impact a family’s ability cover the most basic of household expenses.
- Rent or mortgage payments
- Basic household utilities – gas, water, and electric bills
Recommended supporting documentation
- Proof of layoff or business closure notice
- Proof of approved unemployment benefits
- Copies of household bills (rent/mortgage, utilities -gas, water and electric only)
SALE/FORECLOSURE OF LEASED PROPERTY
Having to move on short notice due to the sale or foreclosure of your rental home can cause significant stress when searching for new housing.
- First month’s rent/security deposit
- Basic household utilities deposits – gas, water, and electric bills
- Moving allowance
Recommended supporting documentation
- Notice from landlord verifying need to move
- Notice from bank verifying foreclosure of home
- Approval notice for new apartment/rental home
- Proof of utility deposits
Apply Now
Both active and retired employees of Cox can apply for support. Click below to apply.
