SAN DIEGO, CA – April 27, 2026 – Cox Communications today announced a $100,000 grant to TERI (Training Education & Resource Institute) to accelerate the completion of the TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos.
When complete, the campus will house all TERI facilities, including Dr. Bronner’s Country Day School, The Learning Academy, the Technology Center, the Center of Innovation & Bornemann Child Development Center, the “Fit for Life” Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Complex, the Scott P.L. Gardener Sensory Garden, and the Merriam House Museum. This consolidation will also enable the organization to bring students from Oceanside to its primary 20-acre campus in San Marcos, supporting lifelong learning in a single centralized location.
Currently, the campus has seven buildings operating and serving students, including the Harriet E. Pfleger Equestrian Center, the Tom and Mary Tomlinson Vocational Center, a regenerative farm, the “Fit for Life” Outdoor Fitness Court, the Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation Performing Arts Center including the Bornemann Theater, and Central Park.
“We are deeply grateful for the generous support of Cox Charities,”
said Cheryl Kilmer, Founder and CEO of TERI. “Their partnership helped us unlock the first $1 million of the Tom & Mary Tomlinson Foundation’s 2:1 Challenge Grant and build momentum toward completing the TERI Campus of Life. This milestone brings us closer to expanding access to TERI’s programs and services, which deliver transformative outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
“Supporting TERI extends beyond investing in a campus—it reflects our commitment to a model of compassion, innovation, and empowerment that fosters lifelong learning for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities,” said Sam Attisha, SVP of the West Region Network and Field Operations for Cox. “Cox is proud to support this mission because investing in every member of our community strengthens the future for generations to come.”
Every donation to TERI’s capital campaign will help secure $15 million, which can be paired with a $15 million tax-exempt bond, enabling the organization to finalize construction of the campus.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we own network infrastructure that reaches more than 30 states. Our fiber-powered wireline and wireless connections are available to more than 12 million homes and businesses and support advanced cloud and managed IT services nationwide. We’re the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox that is dedicated to empowering others to build a better future for the next generation.
Through Cox Business, Hospitality Network, RapidScale and Segra, Cox Communications provides a broad commercial services portfolio including advanced cloud, managed IT and fiber-based network solutions that create connected environments, unique hospitality experiences and support operational applications for nearly 370,000 businesses. For more information, please visit www.coxbusiness.com.
About TERI
TERI (Training Education & Resource Institute) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 with the mission to change the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals with special needs — and their families. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, adults, and seniors with developmental and learning disabilities, TERI provides lifelong specialized education, arts and enrichment opportunities, vocational training, and family support services. Its 20-acre TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos, Calif., is a one-of-a-kind destination where connection and community intersect to celebrate all abilities. Learn more at www.tericampusoflife.org.
