Outreach Tulane Tips the Block
Outreach Tulane, Tulane University’s largest community service project where nearly 1,000 student volunteers serviced the New Orleans community, gave way to the initiation of Green…
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Faces of Green Light, Meet Cassie the NCCC
Several times a year, Green Light is the grateful recipient of the volunteer efforts of Americorps NCCC teams. NCCC is a government run program for…
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Faces of Green Light: Americorps Volunteer Earl Sires
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…
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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…
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Check it out: you can get a rebate for new Energy Star appliances!
Are you looking to purchase a new appliance? Make it an Energy Star-rated appliance and you can receive a Louisiana Department of Natural Resources rebate…
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Green Light Sacred Heart
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…
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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…
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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….
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Faces of Green Light: Rosina combines Green Innovation with Traditional Atakapa Knowledge
The boat ride to Rosina’s home in the Grand Bayou community is short, but beautiful. A wide open blue sky, brushed with thin wisps of…
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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…