Entergy New Orleans contributed both financial support and volunteer power. Eighteen employees worked on two homes in the Gentilly neighborhood clearing debris, filling dumpsters, restoring fencing, building a pergola, and installing a garden. These efforts brought meaningful improvements to the families’ homes and enhanced the safety and vitality of the neighborhood.

“At Entergy New Orleans, we believe that building a stronger, more resilient city starts with investing ion our communities- block by block, neighbor by neighbor,” said Stephanie Willis, director of public affairs for Entergy New Orleans. “Our partnership with Rebuilding Together New Orleans reflects that commitment. We’re not just restoring homes – we’re restoring hope, safety, and efficiency for families across the city.”

Our ongoing collaboration with Rebuilding Together New Orleans highlights the impact of corporate-community partnerships in driving meaningful change. Through financial support, hands-on service, and a shared vision for safer neighborhoods, Entergy New Orleans continues to help strengthen the city we call home.

We thank Rebuilding Together New Orleans for their leadership and vision. We also extend our gratitude to the volunteers, sponsors, and community members who made this year’s Build and Boil a success. Together, we’re building more than homes—we’re building a stronger New Orleans.

Over the years, Entergy’s The Power to Care program has made a significant impact. Through the program, local nonprofit agencies, employees and generous customers throughout our service territory have helped provide emergency bill payment assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities.

All the assistance is made possible through charitable donations and fundraising events like Entergy Mississippi’s The Power to Care Golf Tournament held recently at the Country Club of Jackson. All donations go directly to helping elderly and disabled customers make payments on their Entergy bill and are not used for fundraising or administrative purposes. Successful events like the golf tournament play an important role in having the resources needed when customers need assistance, especially during the hot summer months ahead.

The 2025 event shattered the amount raised by the inaugural 2024 tournament by almost $20k. This year’s tournament raised $147,380 to help elderly and disabled customers with emergency bill assistance, easily surpassing the 2024 total of $128,600.

“The amount raised by the Power to Care golf tournament is phenomenal and will go a long way in helping our elderly and disabled customers with bill payment assistance,” said Valarie Mabry, public affairs analyst for Entergy Mississippi. “I appreciate the tournament committee, sponsors and teams for supporting this important program to help customers.”

Thirty-six four-man teams took to the greens under a crisp blue sky, each hoping for drives that stayed true and putts that sank easily. When all teams returned to the CCJ clubhouse, the Southern Utility team topped the competition with a team score of 57. In recognition of this accomplishment, each member of the winning team received a green jacket in the spirit of the Masters golf tournament that took place in April.

“The Power to Care Golf Tournament is a labor of love for all of us who plan the event,” said Fox, a category management specialist III who also serves as tournament committee chair. “Knowing that all the funds raised support such an important cause drives us to create a great event. The credit really goes to our sponsors and the teams who came out to support the event. Their support will allow us to lend a helping hand to our elderly and disabled customers when they need it the most.”

The success of the Power to Care golf tournament would not have been possible without Black & Veatch, and their subsidiary, Overland Contracting, who contributed $25,000 as the title sponsor. Contributing $10,000 each, the Diamond Sponsors were TSL Power Partners and Mitsubishi Power.

Gold Sponsors included SUSA, Diamond Industries, Groome Industrial Service group, Framatome, Headwaters, Canadian Solar, Magnolia Utility Services, Fire Tech Systems, Inc., Allied Power, Quanta, Valmont and Victaulic. The Silver Sponsors for the tournament were TechServ, Richard Baughn Construction, Coastal Industrial Contractors, Inc., Kiewit, NASS, T&C Specialty Distributors, Inc., Irby, Wesco, Aertker Company, Irby Construction, EDG and Wise Carter.

Jackson’s own craft brewery, Fertile Ground Beer Co., donated beverages for the event.

Administered by Scholarship AmericaÂź, the nation’s largest manager of scholarships and educational support programs, the Power Your Future Scholarship is part of șÚÁÏłÔčÏÍű’s broader initiative, . This initiative is designed to provide students and their families with free access to financial resources that foster the success of HBCU students to support underserved communities and to promote the creation of generational wealth.

As part of this commitment, Entergy has  $20 million over 10 years to elevate and empower HBCUs and their students across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. These funds will support enhanced education, career readiness and workforce development programs at HBCUs.

“Entergy New Orleans is thrilled to offer the Power Your Future Scholarship as a means to empower the next generation of technology leaders,” said Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans. “By supporting students in their pursuit of higher education at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions, we are investing in an innovative future for our communities in the greater New Orleans area.”

Interested students must submit their applications by the April 9th deadline. The application process includes submitting required materials as specified by Scholarship America.

For more information about the Power Your Future Scholarship, including application details and eligibility requirements, .

About Entergy New Orleans

Entergy New Orleans provides electricity to approximately 208,000 customers and natural gas to approximately 109,000 customers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Entergy New Orleans is a subsidiary of șÚÁÏłÔčÏÍű, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy New Orleans, visit the  and connect with @EntergyNOLA on social media.

JACKSON, Miss. – In response to the recent tornadoes that devastated several counties in Entergy Mississippi’s service area, the company is committing $25,000 to providing critical relief to families and individuals hit by the storms.

The donation, which is made possible by Entergy shareholders, is going to the American Red Cross, which has quickly mobilized to address the immediate needs of residents recovering from the disaster. The donation will provide warm meals, safe shelter, and relief supplies to those in need.

“We’ve taken on the responsibility of serving our communities past providing electricity. This weather event has devastated some families, and we hope this donation will help them at the beginning of this hard road towards recovery,” said Haley Fisackerly, president and CEO.

Each year, Entergy proactively awards grants to disaster relief organizations such as the American Red Cross so that when disaster strikes, they can respond immediately in one of Entergy’s service areas, ensuring that families impacted by the storm receive the assistance they require.

Of the counties that were impacted by the March 15 weather event, multiple are served by Entergy Mississippi, including Grenada, Issaquena, Sharkey, Walthall, Smith, Sunflower, Rankin, Madison, Copiah, and Carroll counties.

In the wake of the tornadoes, more than 860 workers, including lineworkers, tree trimmers, contractors, and support personnel were engaged in getting power restored to the 9,200 Entergy Mississippi customers who lost power. They restored a vast majority of the impacted customers by Sunday, and all customers who could safely receive power by Wednesday.

About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of șÚÁÏłÔčÏÍű, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than , Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Mississippi, visit the  and connect with @EntergyMS on social media.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Philanthropic giving from Entergy Arkansas topped $1.8 million in 2024, with 240 nonprofit partners with similar missions to improve communities and the lives of its citizens across the state receiving grants of $5,000 on average.

While providing safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 733,000 customers round the clock, the company and its employees are also dedicated to giving back by donating dollars, time and energy to schools, towns and nonprofits across its 63-county service area.

To qualify for volunteer service and grants from the company, organizations must be:

• A public charity or private foundation that qualifies as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity.
• A state or local government, but only if the volunteer service/donation thereto benefits the public at large.
• A school, hospital, or religious institution that holds nonprofit status similar to that of 501(c)(3) organizations, but only if the volunteer service/donation thereto benefits the public at large.
• Certain tax-exempt war-veterans organizations, domestic fraternal societies and volunteer fire departments.

Across the company, those efforts are focused primarily on the broad pillars of poverty solutions, education and workforce development, and environmental programs. Those are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. Additionally, the areas of healthy families, arts and culture, and community enrichment are part of the Entergy Arkansas overall strategy to contribute to a society that is healthy, educated, environmentally safe and productive.

“We invest in solutions and partner with groups that come alongside our desire to improve the quality of life in Arkansas by helping those in need,” said Brandi Hinkle with Entergy Arkansas Corporate Social Responsibility. “Our employees do this each day as well, giving of their time and resources to help those who are disadvantaged.”

CSR is commonly defined as a business model that considers a company’s social and environmental impact in addition to its economic profits with voluntary initiatives that go beyond legal or industry obligations.

In 2024, Entergy Arkansas and its charitable foundation awarded nearly $2 million in grants from shareholders to nonprofit partners across the utility’s service territory in 2024, along with The Power to Care funds. Programs funded range from emergency response and relief services to scholarships and youth services, food pantries and community safety events.

Additionally, one out of every three employees volunteered in their community, with a total of 30,207 hours logged to improve the lives of our neighbors. Those hours equal a value of $1,011,632.43 in labor that nonprofits didn’t have to pay hourly wages to accomplish their important work.

“We encourage our employees to volunteer at least eight to 16 hours each year but incentivize them to go above and beyond that,” Hinkle said. “It’s not unusual to have employees volunteer 60 hours per year.”

Utility assistance for older, disabled customers

Nobody should have to choose between food, medicine or their utilities. However, many of our most vulnerable neighbors face that choice every day. The Power to Care provides Entergy Arkansas bill payment assistance for those in need and is funded entirely by Entergy customer, vendor and employee donations, which are matched dollar for dollar by shareholders.

The program is available to qualified adults aged 60 years or older, or individuals with disabilities who have annual incomes at or below 150% of the federal poverty level or 60% of the state median.

Last year, generous donors provided more than $500,000 in assistance to Arkansans in need. The largest fundraiser for the program was The Power to Care Charitable Golf Tournament hosted and managed last fall by employee volunteers, which smashed its goal of $100,000 with a total of $127,000 in funds raised. Those dollars will be available to customers in 2025. For more information about how to give or apply for funds through The Power to Care, visit entergy.com/care.

Feeding those in need

Our focus on poverty solutions is rooted in the economic reality of the communities we serve, Hinkle said, which include some of the highest poverty regions in the country. Approximately 25% of Entergy Arkansas residential customers live below the poverty line with more than 40% falling within the  threshold, those who are Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed. Additionally, one in four Arkansans faces food insecurity.

Many programs to help feed those in need have been given Entergy grants, including the Today’s THV Summer Cereal Drive with the Arkansas Foodbank. For the second year in a row, Entergy Arkansas was the top donor overall, with more than $30,000 donated. Each $1 can provide five meals for families in need.

Other feeding programs funded included –

• Arkansas River Valley Food 4 Kids
• Foodbank of North Central Arkansas
• Hickory Ridge Food Pantry & Clothes Closet
• Norfork Community Care Program Inc
• Lafayette County Food Pantry
• National Park Community College
• Oak Forest United Methodist Church Food Pantry
• Potluck Food Rescue in Pulaski County
• Second Chance Shelter in Cross County
• Sheridan Ministerial Alliance
• UA-Pulaski Tech

Protecting natural resources for generations to come

We invest in the critical foundations of our communities to create thriving places to call home, now and for future generations, Hinkle said. The strategy supports, conserves and restores biodiversity habitat, wetlands and local natural resources through education, funding and advocacy.

A few programs sponsored this year include:

• Apple Seeds – Farm to School Education
• Arkansas Forestry Association Education Foundation
• Arkansas Game & Fish Foundation
• Arkansas Zoological Foundation Inc
• Camp Aldersgate – Earth Advocates Program
• Keep Arkansas Beautiful
• Lake Hamilton Fire & Rescue
• Town of Keo City Cleanup
• Mcelroy House Organization Community Garden in Pope County
• Joseph Center of Arkansas

Healthy families thrive rather than survive

Children need a good start to grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults. With that in mind, we give to programs that have a direct impact on children educationally and emotionally, Hinkle said. That often includes wrap-around services such as family programs that better prepare providers to balance the demands of work and home with a variety of supports and resources.

A number of programs funded included:

• Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association
• American Heart Association
• Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary
• Brandon Burlsworth Foundation
• CARTI Foundation
• CASA of Garland County
• Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
• Conway Regional Health System Auxiliary
• Crossett Health Foundation
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Arkansas
• Easter Seals Arkansas
• Frank and Barbara Broyles Legacy Foundation
• Jefferson Regional Medical Center Foundation
• Mission Clinical Services in Garland County
• Prevention Education Programs Inc. of Prairie County
• Restoration Of Hope in Stuttgart
• Ronald McDonald House
• The C.A.L.L. of Arkansas
• Wingz of Hope in El Dorado

In 2024, Corporate Social Responsibility efforts from Entergy Arkansas broke records in fundraising, giving and volunteerism, but the utility has set loftier goals this year and seeks partnerships to help accomplish that. Entergy Arkansas accepts grant applications and seeks volunteer opportunities year-round. For more information about the programs, visit entergy.com/csr/giving.

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of șÚÁÏłÔčÏÍű, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Arkansas, visit the  and connect with @EntergyArk on social media.

Although Entergy has been longtime supporter of JAGNO and its financial education programs,  it’s been a few years since we’ve had a physical presence in New Orleans JA BizTown. The beginning of this year marked our return to the hands-on learning facility, which features many different real-world businesses and industries, such as a utility company, a bank, non-profit organizations, a restaurant, an insurance agency, a construction company, a media outlet, a healthcare facility, city hall and many more.

JA BizTown bridges classroom learning with real-world experience. After weeks of in-class lessons, students in grades four through six visit the simulated city and step into the roles of CEOs, CFOs, and other employees. They run businesses, manage finances, and make decisions mirroring the professional world. Each year, about two dozen schools from across the region participate in this unique learning experience.

“Our team exhibited great enthusiasm and a genuine interest in JA BizTown from the start, applying their complementary skillsets to create an educational, engaging, and empowering environment for participating students,” said Reginald Jackson, chief accounting officer at Entergy. “They wanted to create something special—a site that would teach students about Entergy, our history and impact, and how our business and industry operate. And they succeeded.”

The team took great care in designing our storefront to showcase Entergy’s role in the community and impact in the energy sector. Leading this effort were four of our employees: Sumesh Arora, diversity and workforce strategies program manager; Chad Brumfield, manager of advertising and brand; Amanda Distefano, senior manager of facilities planning and operations; and Destinee Fralick, tech training specialist and senior leader of powergen training. Chief Accounting Officer Reggie Jackson, who serves on JAGNO’s board of governors, invited the team to take on this project after the Entergy Charitable Foundation approved a sponsorship request from JAGNO.

The Entergy storefront features several elements designed to educate and inspire:

• A historical milestones display introduces students to Entergy’s rich history and evolution.
• Solar panel signage draws attention to renewable energy, capturing students’ interest from the moment they arrive.
• A work and customer service area gives students hands-on experience running a utility company.
• A career opportunity exhibit highlights the diverse range of jobs available at Entergy.

We will be also adding a shadowbox display that will illustrate how electricity travels from generation plants to homes that helps students understand the science behind the services we provide.

In January 2025, the BizTown storefront welcomed its first group of students—fifth graders from Christ Episcopal School in Covington, Louisiana. Local Entergy volunteers, including Senior Supply Chain Advisor John Credeur, were on hand to guide the students through the simulation. John explained how electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed, discussed the growing importance of renewable energy, and introduced the students to different career paths at Entergy. He even became the first “customer” of the day by purchasing electricity from one of the student employees using pretend money.

Larry Washington, president of JAGNO, emphasized the significance of Entergy’s involvement with the BizTown project. “We try our best to make sure JA BizTown is representative of the community we serve,” he said. “It’s good for students to understand what Entergy is and does, and why it’s so important to our community.”

By sharing our story with the next generation, we hope to inspire young minds to see the energy industry as a place where they can make a difference—powering progress in their communities and beyond.

That sign can look like many things—a kind word, a helping hand or an offer to share the burden of providing basic necessities.

That’s the heart of Entergy’s The Power to Care program, started almost 30 years ago as a means for employees to help support our neighbors in need—older adults or individuals with disabilities who cannot afford their utility bills.

“For an employee to say, ‘We want to raise money, and we want to do it for The Power to Care,’ it shows they care about our customers,” said Elizabeth Brister, Entergy director of corporate social responsibility “Not only does it keep customers’ lights on, but it allows them to use their money to buy groceries or to go buy medicine, because we’re helping to pay their utility bill.”

“The money we raise is an important safety net and even a lifeline for some of our most vulnerable customers.”

And while nuclear employees have always dug deep to contribute to the cause, this year’s undertaking was augmented by the efforts of a core team of employees who rallied to raise more dollars than ever before.

“I wanted to find a way this year to do something good for our community, because it directly supports our goal to make our customers more successful,” said Mike Spustack, Entergy Nuclear director of fleet projects and organizer of the event. “And then in the same vein, I wanted to try to find a way to engage people in the nuclear headquarters building, to motivate them to do something together.”

And they did it all through pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in America.

“We’ve been doing all types of fundraisers in the operating companies for years,” said Brister. “Many raise six figures, but it took decades for them to reach that level. Mike raised over $53,000 in his pickleball tournament on the first try. If it was a baseball tournament, I would say that’s a home run.”

In fact, the tournament amounted to a grand slam once Entergy matched the funds, doubling the impact of Spustack’s efforts. Each year, The Power to Care matches all employee donations made by payroll deductions 1:1 with no cap on the amount, and matches other funds raised by customers up to $500,000.

“What Mike did is amazing,” Brister continued, “but it also says a lot about the other nuclear employees, because they’re the ones who supported his cause.”

That grassroots effort, said Spustack, was led by “dozens of unnamed individuals who were really the ones to make this event successful.”

“Of all the things we support, this cause goes straight to the heart of what we do as a company,” he said. “It helps keep our most vulnerable customers connected to life-giving power.”

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For the 10th year in a row, Entergy Arkansas and the Little Rock International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 34 have come together to provide winter coats to elementary school students for “Operation Warm.” Through this partnership, hundreds of students in the Little Rock School District received new coats Wednesday, just before the students’ winter break begins.

Operation Warm is a national nonprofit that manufactures high-quality coats and shoes for children in need. The coats are designed and manufactured by the nonprofit to be long-wearing, water repellent and machine washable, with a warm fleece lining, deep pockets to keep little hands warm even without gloves, and detachable hoods. They come in sizes 2T to adult. Since 1998, the organization has provided more than 6 million coats to kids in need across the United States.

The IAFF Union 34 began working with the national nonprofit several years ago after seeing a group of young children shivering at a school bus stop near their firehouse.

“Helping people is our job, but it’s also part of who we are,” said IAFF Union 34 President Matthew Stallings. “We work year-round to support this program, and the last few weeks have been a concerted effort with Entergy and the Little Rock School District to determine the needs of the students and organize the coats for distribution. It’s worth any effort, though, to see those smiling faces as we do what we can to help children in our community weather the cold.”

With the support of a $10,000 grant from Entergy Arkansas and payroll-deduction contributions from members of IAFF Local 34, firefighters purchased 800 new coats for children at Western Hills and Carver STEAM Magnet Elementaries, as well as Romine Early Childhood Center.

“Since 2015, nearly 6,000 students across the Little Rock School District have benefited from the generosity of Union 34 firefighters and Entergy, said LRSD Superintendent Jermall Wright. “We are deeply grateful for their continued dedication and investment in our community. Their support is not just a donation, but a demonstration of the vital role community partnerships play in our mission to impact the lives of our students.”

“Entergy Arkansas works with community partners year-round and across the state to better our communities through grants and volunteerism, and this event is the ultimate example of our commitment to “power life” in every community we serve,” said Laura Landreaux, Entergy Arkansas president and CEO. “We are grateful to the Little Rock Fire Fighters Union 34 members who spearhead the effort with individual donations and coordinate the logistics of the coat donations and delivery. Helping meet the needs of children in this way is both an honor and a joy.”

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of șÚÁÏłÔčÏÍű, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Arkansas, visit the  and connect with @EntergyArk on social media.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy has awarded more than $160,000 to Lake Hamilton Fire & Rescue (LHFR) for an environmental grant that will allow the department to contain and cleanup future hazmat incidents on Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine while mitigating spill over from Remmel Dam into the Ouachita River.

LHFR used the grant to purchase a rescue and response boat, absorbent booms, diving equipment and other hazmat materials and supplies. Some of the materials, most notably the boat, provided the backdrop to today’s announcement event where Entergy Arkansas Senior Plant Manager Braxton Bennett and LHFR Chief Doug Davey both spoke about the grant that is already having an impact on the popular central Arkansas lakes.

“Most of our calls for service on the water require some sort of hazmat mitigation,” said Davey. “Recently, we deployed oil booms and mats to contain and soak up fluids from a front-end loader that rolled into Lake Catherine. Last year, there was large oil sheen on Lake Hamilton that no near-by agency could mitigate due to a lack of resources. However, through Entergy’s generosity, we are now equipped to handle water cleanups and will be able to help preserve and maintain our beautiful lakes for years to come.”

LHFR, established in 1958, is the sole emergency fireboat response unit stationed on the 7,460-acred Lake Hamilton and the 1,940-acred Lake Catherine. An Entergy Arkansas employee who lives in the LHFR’s response territory and was aware that the department lacked the resources to handle hazmat incidents encouraged Davey to apply for the grant through LHFR’s foundation.

“Not only are Lake Hamilton and Catherine beautiful destinations for tourists, but they are practically in the backyards of many Entergy Arkansas employees. A local employee recognized a need in their community and helped identify a solution,” said Entergy Arkansas CEO and President Laura Landreaux. “By investing in the communities where we live and work, we are investing in the quality of life in Arkansas and in this situation, helping maintain the beauty of some of its destination waterways.

According to census records, more than 2,031 residents live on Lake Hamilton and 320 on Lake Catherine – additionally home to Lake Catherine State Park. An estimated 6-million tourists visit Hot Springs alone every year, with the surrounding lakes being popular destinations.

This grant award is based on the organization’s alignment with Entergy’s Environmental Initiatives Fund philanthropic focus on environmental stewardship. By providing support through grants like these, Entergy Arkansas seeks to equip the Lake Hamilton Fire Department and other nonprofit partners and service groups with the resources needed to improve the quality of life for those it serves.

The Environmental Initiatives Fund is supported solely from shareholder profit and not Entergy Arkansas customer dollars. For 24 years in a row, shareholders have supported $44 million in environmental grants. Additionally, he utility also has a robust employee volunteer program and community engagement focus on helping customers with the most critical needs. For more information, visit www.entergy.com/csr/giving.

About Entergy Arkansas

Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 730,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of șÚÁÏłÔčÏÍű, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy Arkansas, visit the  and connect with @EntergyArk on social media.

For these individuals and families, survival often means choosing between heating a home or feeding themselves, delaying medical care to cover rent, or sending children to school without the supplies they need to succeed. Poverty isn’t just a statistic; it’s an unending series of sacrifices that wear down hope and limit opportunity. This daily struggle goes beyond financial hardship—it’s a constant, exhausting effort to overcome barriers that others never have to consider.

Unless one has experienced poverty, it’s difficult to truly understand the realities. Recognizing this, Entergy Arkansas recently hosted an interactive poverty simulation to offer its employees and community advocacy partners an eye-opening experience of the daily challenges faced by low-income families. The goal was to see how our customers are struggling firsthand and get insights into how to better serve them through these challenges.

Many participants also attended a poverty summit in conjunction with the simulation that was hosted by the . Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. was one of the guest speakers at the event, where discussions centered on strategies to combat economic inequality and improve access to essential services. The mayor highlighted recent city initiatives focused on reducing poverty and called for strengthened collaboration among public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Entergy Arkansas is making a difference, and we continue to improve the resources and support available for our customers in need. As a company, our mission is to continually improve the communities we serve and is also reflected through our philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy.

“To truly serve our customers, we need to step into their shoes and understand the financial challenges they face every day,” said Ventrell Thompson, vice president of customer service for Entergy Arkansas. “When we see from their perspective, we gain insights into what they need most from us and it drives us to create solutions that genuinely make a difference.”

Th event, held at the University of Little Rock student center, featured a real-world simulation that exposed attendees to the realities of navigating life with limited resources and having to make difficult choices and obstacles associated with living in poverty. Through role-playing scenarios set in the fictitious “Realville, USA” city, participants were able to step into the shoes of individuals facing poverty and experience the daily hurdles they must overcome.

During the simulation, participants were assigned unique identities and encountered real-life scenarios such as the need for reliable transportation, access to food or managing a chronic illness. They experienced various scenarios over four weeks, simulated in 15-minute segments, that reflected the lives of individuals who were recently homeless, unemployed, navigating the social services system, surviving on public assistance and facing other challenges.

“Our goal with this simulation is to increase awareness and empathy in the community,” said Brandi Hinkle, senior public affairs representative for Entergy Arkansas. “We want people to understand that poverty is not just a lack of money. It’s a series of hard choices and compromises that people have to make every day.”

The simulation highlighted the balancing act required to survive on a tight budget. At the utility station, for instance, participants weighed paying an overdue electricity bill against buying groceries for the week. Each decision came with risk and reward, forcing participants to face the harsh reality of trade-offs that low-income families navigate to meet their basic needs.

Following the simulation, participants gathered for a debriefing session to discuss the importance of community resources and support networks in helping families break out of the cycle of poverty.

“The poverty simulation helped me understand the daily challenges and tough decisions faced by a number of our customers,” said Justin Hart, director of distribution reliability for Entergy Arkansas. “It showed me the resilience needed to navigate limited resources, which deepened my appreciation and commitment to addressing these issues at Entergy.”

Last year, our shareholders contributed $2.75 million to scores of nonprofit partners in Arkansas, totaling more than 200 grants, from the American Red Cross and Salvation Army to scholarships and youth programs, local governments and community events.

As we enter the thanksgiving season, we invite you to join us in our initiatives to make a meaningful impact. Whether it’s through The Power to Care program or another Entergy Arkansas mission area, let’s come together to bring support, understanding and solutions to those who need it most.

Learn more about our commitment to giving back and supporting our communities.