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Why are Western Michigan University students in New Orleans?

December 19, 2019 By Andreas Hoffmann

Green Light New Orleans + 11 Western Michigan University students = 1 impactful week of environmental stewardship! Did you know New Orleans is sinking about half an inch a year? Green Light New Orleans is a nonprofit organization that provides energy efficient light bulbs, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFL Program, Energy-efficiency, Environmental Education, Food, Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer, Rain barrel, Stormwater Management

The More AmeriCorps, The Better!

February 6, 2019 By Jessica Caines

For the past month, Green Light has had the pleasure of hosting a team of six AmeriCorps NCCCs, more than doubling our workforce! As a small nonprofit, we really rely on volunteers to get things done, so having this team for four weeks has helped us get out and moving in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Light New Orleans, Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer, Uncategorized

Volunteer Spotlight: Entergy

January 24, 2019 By Jessica Caines

This MLK day 2019 we had volunteers from Entergy spend the day with us. Their group fully prepared and decorated a significant amount of barrels, afterwards enjoying a lovely no-waste lunch with the Green Light team! Thanks for you dedication and handwork Entergy! We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, Green Light New Orleans, Green Light Spotlight, Uncategorized

Community Member Spotlight: Ms. Rosie

January 24, 2019 By Jessica Caines

Ms. Rosie received light bulbs from us back in 2015, and on January 22, 2019 we installed both a rain barrel and a garden for her! She loved both so much that the day after the installation Ms. Rosie called in and said she wanted to be put back on our list to get a second garden. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFL Program, Green Light Gardener, Green Light New Orleans, Green Light Spotlight, Uncategorized

Green Light Spotlight: Rebecca Madura

December 21, 2018 By Jessica Caines

Green Light couldn’t be more grateful for our Board President and resident artist Rebecca Madura. A New Orleans native, Rebecca studied studio art at Newcomb College and the University of Texas at Austin. Rebecca is heavily involved in the New Orleans art community, she has over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, Green Light New Orleans, Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer, Stormwater Management

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