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Green Light Spotlight: Alecia Evans

February 15, 2016 By Rebecca

Green Light Spotlight: Alecia Evans

Meet Alecia Evans. She’s from the Westbank in Harvey, LA. She currently studies finance at the University of New Orleans (UNO), works for Harmony Neighborhood Development and is passionate about helping families get out of debt to become “bankable”. Alecia graciously and warmly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer Tagged With: green light new orleans, New Orleans, Volunteer

Green Light Spotlight: Melinda Morris

July 16, 2015 By greenlightintern

I am warmly greeted at the door by Melinda and a barking dog I am soon to learn is named Sandy. He trots ahead, much friendlier now that we're acquainted, and leads the way as we head to Melinda's shade-patched backyard. I was stunned when I first saw her four square foot garden, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Light Gardener, Green Light Spotlight Tagged With: greenlightgardener, GreenLightNewOrleans, growyourown, New Orleans

Green Light Spotlight: Camly Tran

June 16, 2015 By greenlightintern

Green Light Spotlight: Camly Tran

Meet one of the volunteers who makes Green Light go round. Camly Tram is a recent Ben Franklin High School graduate, where she was president of the Green Society Club for two years. During those two years Ben Franklin HS won the Louisiana Green Schools challenge. Coincidence? We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer Tagged With: Community, green schools, New Orleans, tulane, Volunteer

Meet Liz Palmer

July 21, 2014 By greenlightintern

Meet Liz Palmer

Meet Liz Palmer It’s April 2004 in Pepperell, Massachusetts. Most children are swimming, and playing while they enjoy the sun and a week off of school for spring break. A 3rd grade Liz Palmer is also playing in the sun. However, instead of swimming and playing, Palmer, alongside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer Tagged With: Energy, greenlightvolunteer, New Orleans, Volunteer

Faces of Green Light: Mr and Mrs Jackson

April 21, 2010 By jessbloomer

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: CFL, Community, Green Light Participants, New Orleans, Volunteer

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