Cleco Power has a long history of philanthropic involvement across our 24-parish service territory. As a Louisiana company, Cleco Power is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. Our community investment priorities include education, youth programming, health and wellness, low income, diversity and causes that our employees support.

Cleco supports American Red Cross

Cleco Power donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross to assist Louisianans when disasters strike.

Cleco supports LSUA

Cleco Power donated $100,000 to Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) in support of Fierce for LSUA, the college's first ever major capital campaign to build a new Student Success Center.

Cleco supports SLCC

Cleco Power donated $20,000 to South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) to establish an endowed scholarship for the college’s Power Lineman and Electrical programs.


Register your Cause!

Cleco has partnered with Benevity, an international company that provides
charitable employee donation management and grant management platforms.

We strongly invite you to enroll your organization in Benevity’s Causes Portal which helps organizations access support from hundreds of corporate giving, volunteering and grant making programs. Enrollment also allows electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments, so you receive donations faster and build a profile that makes it easier for Cleco, its employees and at other like-minded companies to find your organization and support your cause. You'll be connecting your nonprofit to corporate giving, granting and volunteering opportunities at Cleco and beyond.

Note: If you are unable to find your organization, please visit this help page for instructions on registering with Benevity. 
For additional assistance, you can submit a request through Benevity. 

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