“I wouldn’t be here without all these small coincidences.” Many of you I'm sure have realized that there has been a bit more of a European temperament at Green Light because we were able to welcome our first German volunteer, me-Eva-Maria. I want to tell you guys my story … [Read more...]
Healthy Block Initiative
Green Light is proud to announce the success of a collaborative partnership with the Urban Conversancy, SOUL, and Youth Rebuilding New Orleans! For the past year, the Healthy Block Initiative has been working in a 4 block area surrounding the 2700 block of St. Ann to address … [Read more...]
Water Fall Fest 2018 Was a Blast!
We had a great time at Water Fall Fest 2018, a celebration of the people and organizations helping Greater New Orleans reduce flooding by learning to live with water. The free festival took place at the Greater New Orleans Foundation Center for Philanthropy, 919 St. Charles Ave., … [Read more...]
Giving Tuesday 2018!
Happy Giving Tuesday Everyone! This year for giving Tuesday, we want to get 100 new Green Light members. Members get a beautiful wooden engraved journal, access to our massive seed bank all year round, access to seedlings (sometimes even young papaya trees!), a discount in our … [Read more...]
The Green Light Full Time Team 2018/19
Meet the team that you'll be seeing around Green Light starting September 2018! Jessica Caines, Americorps Serve Louisiana Member, Volunteer and Technology Coordinator. Jessie graduated from Tulane University in May 2018 and studied environmental studies and public health. She … [Read more...]