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A forklift carrying boxes of fans
Entergy Texas Inc. marked 22 years of donating fans to help low-income customers in the community stay cool and save money this summer, donating 1,300 boxed fans to 36 cities and agencies across Southeast Texas, bringing the total number of fans donated to 25,800 since the program started in 2000.
“This summer has been extremely hot, and everyone is feeling the impact,” said Stuart Barrett, vice president of customer service for Entergy Texas. “We continue to donate fans because we know a simple tool can go a long way in helping our customers feel relief. Not only does it help them stay cool, but it also helps them save money.”
The following cities and agencies receiving fans this year include: Caring Christians Sharing in Sour Lake, Christian Care Center in Silsbee, Christian Community Center in Navasota, City of Dayton Police Department, Cleveland Senior Center, Community Care Prayer Outreach in Nederland, Covenant with Christ in Cleveland, Hardin County United Appeals in Kountze, Hospitality Center in Port Arthur, Salvation Army in Beaumont, Salvation Army in Orange, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Port Arthur, Some Other Place in Beaumont, St. Vincent de Paul in Winnie, Tri-County CAP Inc. in Woodville, United Board of Missions in Port Arthur, and the United Christian Care Center in Vidor.