Tag Archive for: Advocate Power

Entergy visits Capitol Hill to support LIHEAP Action Day
On Feb. 15 and 16, Entergy joined advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C., for LIHEAP Action Day, a national effort to engage and educate policymakers about the critical need for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. This initiative is organized by the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition.

Throw me something recyclable, mister
It’s Carnival season in New Orleans. A time for floats, throws and fun. But when the parades are over, the clean-up begins. And what a clean-up it is: more than 2.5 million pounds of debris is left on the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

Employee volunteers help customers maximize tax returns
Entergy's ongoing support of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites demonstrates the company's commitment to empowering families and growing our communities. Since 2009, our support of VITA sites has helped return $298 million to more than 164,000 residents throughout our service area.

The Circle of Giving Back: Mother-Daughter Duo Volunteer in Hometown
Looking around her childhood neighborhood, Shanta Mack, human resources associate with Entergy couldn’t help but share, “as a teenager, I never saw neighbors or local organizations come to my community to volunteer, but when the request was put out to revitalize the same streets that I grew up on, I had to jump at the opportunity.”

Top 10 Corporate Social Responsibility Moments of 2021
At Entergy, we are on a journey with our stakeholders to improve lives, build businesses and create prosperity. This was no different even during another year of unprecedented challenges.

Entergy’s Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program Recognized by U.S. Chamber Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation named Entergy the winner of the Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program during its 22nd Annual Citizens Awards.

Entergy Shareholders Award $10M in Charitable Contributions Year-to-Date to Help Communities Thrive
During the first three quarters of 2021, Entergy has helped power stronger, healthier communities by awarding $10 million to more than 880 nonprofit organizations located across the company's service area.

Riddlebarger, Carter Discuss Entergy’s Low-income Customer Initiatives in Louisiana
Working with elected officials to support legislation that focuses on the needs of low-income customers is a priority for Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility.

Entergy’s First ‘Day of Pro Bono Service’ Helps Low-income Residents
Entergy employees worked together to help low-income community members during the company's first Day of Pro Bono Service Oct. 28.

Entergy Provides Laptops to Students in Need
Entergy has donated more than 460 refurbished laptops this summer to school districts in our service territory so students have the technology they need when they return to school this fall.