Community

Since 1926, Irby has worked to give something back to the communities we serve. Part of our company’s vision is to be a responsible, caring and involved community citizen, sharing our time and financial resources. Today, Irby employees actively support the following non-profit organizations. We hope you will, too.

The Power of Hope Fund was established by Entergy Corporation to provide assistance for individuals, families and Entergy employees who were impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The fund will benefit those who need assistance rebuilding their lives after Katrina. The focus of the fund is to help families get back on their feet after the disaster.

Unlike relief agencies that focus primarily on immediate needs, the Power of Hope will help survivors transition from shelters back into the community. In this way, the Power of Hope is complementary and not duplicative of efforts by outstanding organizations such as the American Red Cross and Salavation Army.

Contributions are tax-deductible. Administrative fees are being waived, so 100 percent of each donation will go directly to provide aid to hurricane victims.

Current fund total is over $3.9 million. Contributions are accepted by mail, phone or online at:

Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and free enterprise. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA offers in-school and after-school programs for students in grades K-12. JA programs focus on seven key content areas: business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and career development. Today nearly 150 JA offices reach four million students nationwide. Through its international operation, JA reaches another two million students in more than 100 countries worldwide.

For more information, visit: www.ja.org

As the nation's leading community solutions provider, United Way invests in and activates the resources to make the greatest possible impact in communities across America. The United Way movement includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers. United Ways bring communities together to focus on the most important needs in the community -- building partnerships, forging consensus and leveraging resources to make a measurable difference.

For more information, visit: www.unitedway.org

Big Brothers and Big Sisters are, foremost, friends to children: They share everyday activities, expand horizons, and experience the joy in even the simplest events. Within those little moments lies the big magic that a Big Brother or Big Sister brings to the life of a young person. Professionals in youth development support these individual, responsible relationships. And national research has shown that the shared experiences between Bigs and Littles have a direct and lasting impact on children's lives. A Big Brother or Big Sister can help a child discover a world of possibilities and opportunities simply by being a genuine friend.

For more information, visit: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org

Kindness Foundation is a non-denominational Christian Education Organization that has the official permission of the Russian and Ukranian Departments of Education to teach biblical, moral and ethical principles to students. Kindness Foundation maintains 21 Christian Education Resources Centers (CERCs) in Russia and 3 CERCs in Ukraine. These centers provide Christian literature, counseling, classes and activities for teachers, students, and parents.

For more inforamtion, visit: www.kindnessinternational.org