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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...]

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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

An Event With A Sweet Purpose

January 24, 2019 By Jessica Caines

This year, Green Light partnered with HandsOn New Orleans, SOUL, and NOLA Tree Project to host hundreds of volunteers from Ben and Jerry's. Yes, the Ben and Jerry's(!), and they certainly did not disappoint! We had about 140 volunteers partner with Green Light, working together … [Read more...]

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An Afternoon with Fidelity Bank!

December 21, 2018 By Jessica Caines

Green Light recently had the pleasure of partnering with Fidelity Bank to install two rain barrels in the Gentilly neighborhood! Four Fidelity employees joined our team in an afternoon of installations. It was a beautiful, clear day that lent itself to laughter, learning, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Light Spotlight, Uncategorized

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