Arkansas Golf Tournament Raises $315,000 for Utility Aid
The 2026 Power to Care event significantly surpassed last year's fundraising total to help vulnerable residents.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The 2026 Power to Care Golf Tournament raised $315,000 to assist Arkansas customers with utility bills. This year's total for the event exceeded the 2025 fundraising amount by more than $125,000.
Why it matters
The Power to Care program provides vital emergency assistance to older adults and individuals with disabilities facing financial challenges. Funds are distributed through local nonprofit organizations to help residents across the state maintain utility services.
The tournament featured 54 teams, 48 sponsors, and over 70 volunteers, while generating $25,000 in in-kind contributions. In 2025, the overall program raised $672,553 and assisted 2,337 customers.
The players
Entergy Arkansas
This electric utility provider serves approximately 738,000 customers across 63 counties in the state.
The details
Entergy Arkansas facilitates the program by matching donations from shareholders to bolster the emergency assistance funds. The initiative serves the utility company's customer base of approximately 738,000 across 63 counties in Arkansas.
Timeline
In 2025, the program raised $672,553 and assisted 2,337 customers.
The 2026 tournament took place and contributed to the $465,618 raised this year excluding matches.
Market Landscape
The program operates as a private philanthropic model that complements public aid efforts like the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to fill gaps in utility coverage. This initiative helps the company maintain service continuity for its customer base amidst regional economic fluctuations.
Customers facing financial hardship may access emergency utility payment assistance through the program's local nonprofit partners. Those interested in aid can connect with community agencies to verify their eligibility requirements.
The takeaway
Philanthropic events like this provide a critical safety net for vulnerable populations during times of economic instability. Residents should contact local nonprofit partners early if they anticipate challenges in meeting their monthly utility obligations.
Further reading
For more on community support initiatives, see Philanthropy.
More information
Residents can review specific eligibility criteria at the utility bill assistance information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Stuttgart Daily Leader.
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