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

July 12, 2018

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

June 15, 2018

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

June 15, 2018

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

March 21, 2018

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

January 26, 2018

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

Entergy Grant Helps Refurbish, Restock Flooded Schools’ Libraries

October 24, 2017

Students at Glen Oaks Park Elementary and Brookstown Middle School now have the opportunity to enjoy new library books that educate, celebrate and create awareness around the importance of diversity, inclusion, kindness, compassion and empathy.

Entergy Louisiana Celebrates Southwest Region with We Power Life Luncheon

October 6, 2017

Entergy Louisiana celebrated local organizations and nonprofit agencies Thursday during the We Power Life – Southwest Region luncheon at Pat’s of Henderson in Lake Charles.

Entergy Louisiana Donates $920,000 to The Power To Care

July 25, 2017

The heat index is hitting the triple digits on a regular basis and driving increased electricity use as Louisianians try to stay cool. And that means many elderly and disabled Entergy Louisiana customers will need extra help with energy costs in the coming weeks.nnThanks to the generosity of customers, Entergy employees and shareholders, those elderly and disabled Louisiana customers who need help with their utility bills have a place to turn – The Power to Care.

Entergy Rolls Out $760,000 in Grants to Fuel Stronger Communities in Louisiana

July 24, 2017

Young engineers at Louisiana State University will be preparing for future careers with new state-of-the-art lab equipment thanks to a recent grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation. The LSU Foundation and 12 other nonprofit organizations in Louisiana communities were awarded $760,000 in the foundation’s first round of grants for 2017.

Enthusiasm for Energy Has Students Ready to Power the World

May 24, 2017

De’Angela Stipe’s enthusiasm was electric.