Reliant Donates Thousands of Back-to-School Kits to Texas Children

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 2021-2022 school year is right around the corner and Reliant is teaming up with local nonprofits and school districts to help families get a head start and prepare for the classroom. The electricity provider is donating more than 10,000 back-to-school kits, including school supplies such as pencils, notebooks, folders, and more, to students in pre-K through 12^th grade.

“At Reliant, we believe investing in the future of young people pays dividends – in the lives of students, their families and our community,” said Elizabeth Killinger, president, Reliant and NRG Retail. “We are honored to work with nonprofits that make a great difference in our state. By helping with necessary school supplies, we hope to relieve many families of a financial stressor while at the same time we are part of the excitement of going back to school.”

Reliant volunteers will be onsite at locations across the state to distribute the 10,000 back to school kits at several organizations, including:

Houston-area

• Rainbow Youth Center, which provides educational resources and services for students of all ages.
• Fort Bend Family Services, a health organization addressing physical, social and psychological needs.
• Houston ISD, Texas’ largest school district and the seventh largest in the U.S.
• Kids’ Meals, which delivers healthy meals to hungry children at no cost, serving as a first responder to children under five who are facing extreme hunger.
• East Harris County Empowerment Council, an organization dedicated to empowering all groups of people through innovative programs and initiatives.
• Lamar CISD, a southwest-Houston-area school district providing high-quality education to encourage K-12 students to achieve their full potential.
• Stafford MSD, a small-scale school district operating in Houston’s Harris and Fort Bend counties, empowering students to grow and excel in all academic areas.
• Fort Bend ISD, a K-12 public education system in Fort Bend County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.

Dallas-Fort Worth-area

• New Nation Center, a youth center in Plano equipping children and young adults with the skills to help them lead a productive life through a variety of social and educational programs.
• NW Harllee Early Childhood Center, a Dallas ISD program supplying educational resources to children to help them be impactful members of their community.
• Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County, the local chapter of a global nonprofit with a mission of equipping the local youth with the resources they need to succeed in life.
• West Dallas Multipurpose Center, a pillar of the community where children and families can get the support they need to improve quality of life through innovative programs and services.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, a City of Dallas social services program granting financial aid to more than 29,000 families in the Dallas area through food, utilities, and rental assistance.

Corpus Christi and Rio Grande Valley-area

• Operation Safe Return, an annual back-to-school health and safety fair hosted by the Corpus Christi Police Department.
• LEAD First, a program aimed at supporting youth leadership in the Corpus Christi community.
• Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, as the official jersey partner for the Toros’ 2021 and 2022 campaigns, Reliant is hosting a back-to-school expo with this organization.

Reliant continues to support local education efforts and has been empowering many of these organizations for several years to continue making a difference in the lives of Texas students. With these donations, Reliant’s partners will be able to further impact Texas and the local communities in a positive, meaningful way.

About Reliant, an NRG company

Reliant powers, protects and simplifies life by bringing electricity, security and related services to homes and businesses across Texas. Serving customers and the community is at the core of what we do, and the company is recognized nationally for outstanding customer experience. Reliant is part of NRG, a Fortune 500 company that creates value by generating electricity and providing energy solutions to nearly 6 million residential, small business and commercial customers across the U.S. and Canada. NRG’s competitive residential electricity business, which includes Reliant, is one of the largest in the country. For more information about Reliant, visit reliant.com and connect with Reliant on Facebook at facebook.com/reliantenergy and Twitter or Instagram @reliantenergy. PUCT Certificate #10007.