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Faces of Green Light: Americorps Volunteer Earl Sires

May 26, 2010 By jessbloomer

Green Light New Orleans has always been proud to run on volunteer power. It is not just the light bulbs that make a difference, but also the positive energy that each Green Light volunteer brings into a New Orleans home. Over the past 2 years, we have been lucky to work with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Americorps, BuyGreenGiveGreen, NCCC, Volunteer

Green Light Sacred Heart

May 12, 2010 By jessbloomer

This past fall, three students from the Environmental Club at the Academy of the Sacred Heart got in touch with us here Green Light New Orleans. They were eager to get involved with a project that would actively contribute to a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Community Action, energy efficiency, Environmental Education, New Orleans Schools, Volunteer, Youth

Faces of Green Light: Mr and Mrs Jackson

April 21, 2010 By jessbloomer

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

Faces of Green Light: Meet Rita in the Lower 9th Ward

April 7, 2010 By jessbloomer

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...]

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

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