Power To Care Has New Partner In United Way of Southwest Louisiana

United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s Caseworkers are prepared to assist Entergy Louisiana Customers

United Way of Southwest Louisiana has been named an Entergy Louisiana POWER TO CARE partner. The utility assistance fund provides short-term options to senior citizens and the disabled with limited incomes. United Way of Southwest Louisiana’s caseworkers will receive applications from Entergy Louisiana customers with active accounts in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis parishes.

Entergy Louisiana customers in a Southwest Louisiana parish who are 60 years or older and meet the eligibility requirements or are 18 years and older with a mental or physical impairment receiving Social Security Disability are eligible who meet 150% of the Federal Poverty Level guidelines. See the full requirements online at unitedwayswla.org/powertocare.

“We know there are people in Southwest Louisiana making tough decisions right now between food, medicine and utilities,” explains Denise Durel, President and CEO for United Way of Southwest Louisiana. “We are working with our partners in all five parishes to continue ensuring our seniors, veterans, the disabled and ALICE workers are getting what they need. This is just one of many new things we are happy to be able to offer.”

Entergy Louisiana customers will need their most recent fully itemized bill, state-issued ID matching the name of the account bearer and contact information before any United Way of Southwest Louisiana Caseworker can view the Entergy Louisiana account. The account must also be in an active state without a final/inactive/closed status.

To apply, DIAL 211 for more information or visit unitedwayswla.org/powertocare

The Power to Care, funded by donations from Entergy customers, employees and a match by shareholders, directly benefits customers. All donations go directly to customer assistance without any fundraising or administrative costs. To learn more about donating, visit Entergy online.

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About United Way of Southwest Louisiana

Working with the community and many partners for 82 years, United Way of Southwest Louisiana tackles the critical human services issues facing our five-parish footprint of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jeff Davis. Our United approach is changing the odds for all children, families and individuals in the community so that we all have the opportunity to succeed. Learn more about our life-changing work at Unitedwayswla.org and follow us on social media @UnitedWayofSWLA

- Operating in the TOP 9% of all U.S. United Ways. –TOP 125 out of 1300 United Ways!
- Maintains a 4-STAR charity rating with Charity Navigator and a PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY with GuideStar/Candid
- 2022 Winner of the Dedication Award from Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association