Quick take
- Who: qualifying Entergy Louisiana residential customers in Bienville, Claiborne, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster parishes.
- What: a one-time $100 credit on your utility bill, for households in hardship, including working families who earn too much for other aid.
- Applications opened Wed., Oct. 28, at 9 a.m. and close Fri., Nov. 13, at noon. Funding is limited, so apply early.
- You’ll need a photo ID and income proof for every earner 18 or older, such as the first page of a tax return, W-2s, recent pay stubs or Social Security paperwork.
- Any extra documents United Way asks for are due by Fri., Nov. 20, at noon.
If you’re an Entergy Louisiana residential customer in Bienville, Claiborne, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine or Webster Parish and money is tight, you may be able to get a one-time $100 credit on your bill. United Way of Northwest Louisiana started taking applications at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The money comes from a $2 million statewide investment by Entergy Louisiana, and United Ways across the state are handing it out. United Way says funding is limited and expected to go quickly, and applying doesn’t guarantee you’ll get a credit.
Who it’s for
The program is for households in financial hardship, including families below the poverty line and what United Way calls ALICE households (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). Those are working families who earn too much for most assistance programs but still struggle to cover basics, KTBS reported.
How to apply
- Fill out the online form on United Way of Northwest Louisiana’s 2-1-1 page.
- Attach a photo ID and income proof for every household earner 18 or older. That can be the first page of a tax return, W-2 forms, recent pay stubs or Social Security Administration paperwork.
- Need help? United Way offers in-person help at its Jordan Street office in Shreveport and at some libraries. The schedule is on its website.
Deadlines
- Applications close Fri., Nov. 13, at noon, or sooner if the money runs out.
- Check your email after you apply. Any extra documents United Way asks for are due by Fri., Nov. 20, at noon.