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Entergy in Louisiana Powers Life in Louisiana Communities

Entergy is committed partnering with organizations, like Start the Adventure in Reading based in New Orleans, to help ensure that all our customers – even the youngest – have access to a quality education. Nonprofit community partners, such as Start the Adventure in Reading, were recipients of more than $1.3 million awarded by shareholders through the Entergy Charitable Foundation’s first round of grants in 2019.n

Arnold’s First-Responder Experience Leads to Safety Improvement for Meter Services

It was nearing the end of a workday in April when Ben Arnold, a meter services installer in Entergy Louisiana's Lockport district, noticed a group of people who appeared to be in distress.

Entergy Employees Fuel $3.5M Economic Impact through Volunteerism in 2018

At Entergy, our work goes far beyond keeping the lights on and the power flowing, as we have for more than a century, to our 2.9 million customers living in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Entergy Supports Hamilton Education Program in New Orleans

The innovative educational program that debuted at Hamilton on Broadway continued in New Orleans on March 29, when more than 2,600 students and teachers from 41 high schools attended a matinee performance of the musical at the Saenger Theatre. The Hamilton producers made tickets for this educational partnership available for $70, $60 of which was subsidized in part by a grant from Entergy Corporation.

Entergy and Community Partners Help Louisianans in Need During Holiday Season

Thousands of Louisiana families in need will have access to nutritious food this holiday season thanks to grants from Entergy Louisiana.

Entergy Announces New Commitment of $250,000 to Workforce Development Nonprofit

Entergy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Leo Denault announced today that the company has committed $250,000 to Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) during a speech at their 2018 National Training Seminar in New Orleans. JAG is a state-based national nonprofit organization dedicated to diminishing the country’s student dropout rates from middle school through college, as well as developing the next generation of leaders. JAG’s programs are implemented across the United States. Over 95% of the JAG class of 2017 graduated and was 2.3 times more likely to receive a full-time job compared to 18-20 year olds.

Entergy Louisiana Recognized for Helping Power Life in St. James Parish

Entergy Louisiana was recently recognized for helping Power Life in St. James Parish through grant contributions and volunteerism. Learn more about our hometown commitment and how we're building a brighter future for St. James residents here. 

Entergy Volunteers Help Build, Deploy Floating Islands

Hundreds of students and volunteers with Coastal Conservation Association, Shell and Entergy recently collaborated to build and deploy floating islands as part of the Floating Islands Restoration Project near Cypremort Point in Vermillion Bay. 

New Schools for Baton Rouge: an Entergy Charitable Foundation Success Story

BATON ROUGE, La. – Support from the Entergy Charitable Foundation has helped New Schools for Baton Rouge respond to the community’s demand for excellence in public education by helping transform underperforming schools in the capital city.

Entergy Louisiana Teams with United Way for Super Tax Day

Qualifying Entergy Louisiana customers can receive free tax prep assistance during Super Tax Day events.