Popular Program has Distributed More than 16,000 Fans in Southeast Texas
You know summer has arrived when Entergy Texas, Inc. sets out to help customers “Beat the Heat” by giving away fans to help many of them stay more comfortable during Southeast Texas’ sweltering summer. The popular program is in its 14th year and assists low-income residents via the provision of 1,300 box fans set for delivery to charitable, nonprofit agencies throughout areas served by Entergy Texas. Nonprofit agencies partnering with Entergy Texas take applications from residents in need in their areas and provide the fans to those who qualify. Since “Beat the Heat” began, more than 16,000 fans have been given to those in need. “The heat in Southeast Texas can be almost unbearable at times, especially for those without air conditioning at home,” said Vernon Pierce, vice president, customer service for Entergy Texas. “With the demand for fans growing every year, we are pleased to provide box fans this year in order to help our customers remain as comfortable as possible.”
In Entergy Texas’ more eastern areas, fans will be delivered July 15 (Winnie only), 17 and 18. They are going to: Beaumont Chapter, Salvation Army, 120; Some Other Place, Beaumont, 40; the Rainbow Room, Beaumont, 20; United Christian Care Center, Vidor, 30; Orange Chapter, Salvation Army, 120; Port Arthur Chapter, Salvation Army, 120; Community Care-Prayer Outreach, Port Neches, 60; Caring Christian Sharing, Sour Lake, 25; St. Vincent de Paul, Winnie, 60; Dayton area, 50; and a total of 75 fans will be divided among the Christian Care Center of Silsbee, Hardin County United Appeals and Tri-County Community Action, Inc. in Woodville.
Entergy delivers electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
Debi Derrick
(409) 981-3540 office
(409) 617-9454 mobile
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