ROGERS, Ark. — Shreveport, La.-based utility Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) announced Friday (Oct. 29) that American Electric Power Foundation will give $100,000 to the Rogers Development Foundation to promote academic success among Hispanic students of Rogers high schools.
The grant will support the Leadership, Education, Advancement & Development (L.E.A.D.) project, which provides opportunities for academic success and prepares youth with tools for success in pursuit of higher education or to enter the job market, according to a news release.
SWEPCO’s parent company, Columbus, Ohio-based American Electric Power (AEP), along with its utilities, including SWEPCO, funds the AEP Foundation.
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