The process of directly installing light bulbs, rain barrels, and gardens in the homes of New Orleanians is such a personal and even vulnerable experience. Demographics and system protocols become a person, with a story, eager to participate in this simple opportunity for home … [Read more...]
Faces of Green Light: Mr. Mitchell shares his story
On a recent April afternoon, Green Light’s Blue Six Americorps team installed light bulbs in the Mitchell home. Katherine and Suzie listened carefully as Mr. Mitchell told his story. Mr. Mitchell lives in a quiet neighborhood in Slidell, right next door to his son. "Most of the … [Read more...]
Faces of Green Light: Mr and Mrs Jackson
Mr and Mrs. Jackson’s house has been in their family since 1940. His wife was born and raised in the house. Both Mr. and Mrs Jackson are retired, but their house is full of pictures and mementos that remind them of the accomplishments they have achieved in their lives. Mrs … [Read more...]
Faces of Green Light: Meet Rita in the Lower 9th Ward
On a quiet street in the lower 9th ward, Rita comes to the gate in front of her home to welcome two Green Light volunteers. A few neighborhood houses line the street, but it is clear that not all of them have residents living inside. Rita, however, is happily back in her home. … [Read more...]
Faces of Green Light: After 74 years, Barbara goes green
During the past 3 years, Green Light has installed energy efficient light bulbs in over 8,000 New Orleans homes. To give you a sense of the work we're doing, each week we feature one of our participants. This week, we visited Barbara in Gentilly. Barbara was extremely … [Read more...]