Rod Aycox is a man known to be
the pioneer for introducing “quick and easy loans” in the money lending
industry. His goal was to provide a way for hard-working Americans to receive
emergency funds they need without the hassle or credit checks. He did just that
at the young age of 24, when he opened his first company in Jonesboro, Georgia.
LoanMax and its affiliated companies now operate in more than twenty states
nationwide and have been an ongoing success for over 25 years. Rod Aycox's
reputation, however extends beyond the world of just business. He is a remarkable philanthropist, his
contributions within and outside his community focus mostly on education and
the welfare of youth.
On
September 13, Rod Aycox companies announced its sponsorship of a 10,000 dollar
scholarship fund for students dedicated to the study of social justice at the
National Action Network Social Justice Revival held on August 14-15 in Augusta,
Georgia. The National Actions Network is one of the leading civil rights
organizations in the nation with chapters throughout the entire United States.
Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and
tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights
agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency, and equal
opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender.
The
National Action Network and its president, Reverend Sharpton, have made equal
education a key civil rights issue of today with an agenda of improving
educational opportunities for all students and closing the achievement gap for
minority and underprivileged students. The social Justice Revival is committed to
creating a network of ministers who will work collectively with civil rights
organizations in the fight for social justice. Hundreds of ministers and
community and business leaders attended this important event.
Many of the Anti-racial profiling
laws on the books today are a direct result of NAN’s commitment to the
principles and practices of Dr. King and the tradition of non-violent
engagement. Rod said “I cannot think of a better way to support this mission
than by empowering our future leaders through education.” Rod Aycox innate
kindness continues to be spread one community to the next.
