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Associated Press
18-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Entergy Recognized as Civic 50 Honoree for the 10th Consecutive Year
NEW ORLEANS, June 17, 2025 /3BL/ - Entergy has been recognized as a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50, a prestigious recognition by Points of Light that highlights the top companies in the United States leading the way in employee volunteerism and community investment. This marks the 10th consecutive year that Entergy has received this significant honor. In addition to this achievement, Entergy was named the Utilities Sector Leader for the third consecutive year, underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to being a good corporate partner and community engagement. Furthermore, Entergy was also recognized as this year's Volunteer Leader Awardee for the first time, acknowledging the company's work to promote and enhance its employee volunteer programs that ultimately benefit the communities it serves. 'Being recognized as a Civic 50 honoree for 10 years in a row is a testament to our workforce's dedication and the meaningful impact we have made in the communities we serve,' said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy vice president of corporate social responsibility. 'In 2024, our employees and retirees contributed more than 122,000 volunteer hours valued at $4 million across our service areas. Our employees' passion for volunteering and community investment not only strengthens our neighborhoods but also embodies our core values and mission as a company.' The Civic 50 honors U.S. companies that prioritize giving back, empowering volunteer work and creating sustainable community programs. Entergy is committed to giving back and making a difference in the Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas communities it serves. 'In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers and stakeholders,' said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of Points of Light. 'Companies like Entergy are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employee's well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition.' Through strategic partnerships with community partners, Entergy continues to implement a range of initiatives aimed at addressing poverty, promoting education and workforce development, providing financial help to vulnerable customers, improving its communities and protecting the environment. Learn more about Entergy's commitment to serving its communities. About Entergy Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We're also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at and connect with @Entergy on social media. Contact Media inquiries: Cristina del Canto|504-576-4238| [email protected] Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Entergy Corporation
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Entergy recognized as Civic 50 Honoree for the 10th consecutive year
Company also honored as Utilities Sector Leader and Volunteer Leader Awardee NEW ORLEANS, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy has been recognized as a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50, a prestigious recognition by Points of Light that highlights the top companies in the United States leading the way in employee volunteerism and community investment. This marks the 10th consecutive year that Entergy has received this significant honor. In addition to this achievement, Entergy was named the Utilities Sector Leader for the third consecutive year, underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to being a good corporate partner and community engagement. Furthermore, Entergy was also recognized as this year's Volunteer Leader Awardee for the first time, acknowledging the company's work to promote and enhance its employee volunteer programs that ultimately benefit the communities it serves. "Being recognized as a Civic 50 honoree for 10 years in a row is a testament to our workforce's dedication and the meaningful impact we have made in the communities we serve," said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy vice president of corporate social responsibility. "In 2024, our employees and retirees contributed more than 122,000 volunteer hours valued at $4 million across our service areas. Our employees' passion for volunteering and community investment not only strengthens our neighborhoods but also embodies our core values and mission as a company." The Civic 50 honors U.S. companies that prioritize giving back, empowering volunteer work and creating sustainable community programs. Entergy is committed to giving back and making a difference in the Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas communities it serves. "In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers and stakeholders," said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO of Points of Light. "Companies like Entergy are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employee's well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition." Through strategic partnerships with community partners, Entergy continues to implement a range of initiatives aimed at addressing poverty, promoting education and workforce development, providing financial help to vulnerable customers, improving its communities and protecting the environment. Learn more about Entergy's commitment to serving its communities. About Entergy Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We're also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at and connect with @Entergy on social media. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Entergy Corporation Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Entergy Employees Pack More Than 250,000 Meals in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
10 events were held across the company's service area to tackle food insecurity in our communities NEW ORLEANS, LA / / January 31, 2025 / In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, more than 230 Entergy employees and community partners across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas came together to package over 250,000 meals for families facing food insecurity. For more than two decades, Entergy has empowered employees to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger through volunteerism. This year, Entergy team members partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, and Healthy Blue, Louisiana Blue, and dedicated their time to packing meals at 10 locations across our service area. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 47 million people in the United States face hunger, including 1 in 5 children. This collective effort not only enabled us to meet our goal of supporting our customers, neighbors, and families in need but also played a crucial role in addressing hunger in our communities. "Entergy is proud to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King by joining with partners to help end hunger across our service area," said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy's vice president of corporate social responsibility. "For more than twenty years, our major corporate cause has been eradication of poverty, and we know that too many families struggle to put healthy meals on their table. This MLK Day of Service is one way that our employees can help ease that struggle throughout our communities." The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service supports Entergy's mission to create sustainable value for our communities through volunteerism and philanthropy. We pay tribute to King's legacy by actively giving back to the communities we serve. This federal holiday serves as a reminder to put his teachings into action by tackling social issues, advancing equality and empowering others. We encourage our employees to continue collaborating to support our communities and generate impactful solutions. Learn more about how Entergy serves our communities. About Entergy Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're investing in the reliability, resilience and growth 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. Learn more at and connect with @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife ContactMedia inquiries: Cristina del Canto|504-576-4238|mdelcan@ View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Entergy Corporation on Contact Info:Spokesperson: Entergy CorporationWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Entergy Corporation View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
31-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Entergy Employees Pack More Than 250,000 Meals in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NEW ORLEANS, January 31, 2025 /3BL/ - In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, more than 230 Entergy employees and community partners across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas came together to package over 250,000 meals for families facing food insecurity. For more than two decades, Entergy has empowered employees to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger through volunteerism. This year, Entergy team members partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, and Healthy Blue, Louisiana Blue, and dedicated their time to packing meals at 10 locations across our service area. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 47 million people in the United States face hunger, including 1 in 5 children. This collective effort not only enabled us to meet our goal of supporting our customers, neighbors, and families in need but also played a crucial role in addressing hunger in our communities. 'Entergy is proud to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King by joining with partners to help end hunger across our service area,' said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy's vice president of corporate social responsibility. 'For more than twenty years, our major corporate cause has been eradication of poverty, and we know that too many families struggle to put healthy meals on their table. This MLK Day of Service is one way that our employees can help ease that struggle throughout our communities.' The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service supports Entergy's mission to create sustainable value for our communities through volunteerism and philanthropy. We pay tribute to King's legacy by actively giving back to the communities we serve. This federal holiday serves as a reminder to put his teachings into action by tackling social issues, advancing equality and empowering others. We encourage our employees to continue collaborating to support our communities and generate impactful solutions. Learn more about how Entergy serves our communities. About Entergy Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We're investing in the reliability, resilience and growth 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. Learn more at and connect with @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife
