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DEADLINE for applications was 11-7-05
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FMS and Entergy Wrap Up the
Power of Hope Fund
$4.2 million awarded to help families and communities
rebuild in the wakes of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
>>>more
>>> Hurricane Grant Awards
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Total contributions >>> $4.2 million
to nonprofit organizations, individuals,
and families in the Mid South.
In response to the widespread damages and devastation caused by Hurricane Rita, Entergy has expanded the scope of the Power of Hope Fund to provide assistance to victims of this latest storm. The fund, which Entergy launched with a corporate donation of $1 million , was initially created to help Entergy customers and employees recover from Hurricane Katrina. The fund differs from immediate relief efforts of other agencies in that it will focus primarily on helping victims transition from shelters and temporary housing back into the community. Beginning Monday, September 26, any contributions received to the fund can be used to provide assistance to victims of Rita as well as Katrina. Donors will be able to designate whether they want their contributions to be used to aid hurricane victims in Louisiana , Mississippi or Texas . All donations given prior to September 26 will be used only for victims of Katrina. 100% of all donations will benefit grant recipients.
Among the first contributors to join Entergy as contributors were Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & amp; Flom LLP and TXU Energy, which contributed $100,000 and $250,000 respectively. Entergy Chairman Bob Luft and CEO Wayne Leonard have also each made personal pledges of $50,000.
"We are heartsick at the losses our employees and our communities have suffered," said Curt 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 we will rebuild and will put this storm behind us."
DEADLINE for applications was 11-7-05
The fund is administered through the Foundation for the Mid South. Tax deductible contributions can be sent to:
The Power of Hope Fund
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 (toll free) 1-888-355-8168
or 601-355-8167.
Employees may designate their contributions specifically to aid their Entergy co-workers, or whether they would like for their contribution to be used for general community relief efforts. However, donors may not designate or target donations to specific individuals.