Entergy Makes $1 Million Donation for "Power of Hope"

Just off the wire from Entergy:

The Power of Hope Fund will be used to help disaster victims restore their lives in the aftermath of the storm. Entergy Corp. will seed the fund with a corporate contribution of $1 million.

"We are heartsick at the losses our communities and employees have suffered," said Curt L. Hebert, executive vice president, external affairs.

"Even as we launch the largest power restoration in our country's history, we are equally concerned about reaching out to help our co-workers, families and neighbors restore their lives. Together we can and will rebuild and put this storm behind us."

Among the first contributors to join Entergy as contributors are Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and TXU Energy, which contributed $100,000 and $250,000 respectively.

Donations can be designated to either aid Entergy employees, or go to general relief efforts. Tax deductible contributions can be addressed to: The Power of Hope Fund at the Foundation for the Mid South, 134 East Amite Street, Jackson, MS 39201. Make checks payable to The Power of Hope / FMS

To donate by phone, call 601-355-8167. To contribute online, click here.

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