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 Light New Orleans’s very own Tip the Block. The event, which was held on August 28, 2010, assigned … [Read more...]
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 18-24 year olds that want to dedicate 10 months to community service. Corps members are placed in teams of 10, who spend 6-8 weeks … [Read more...]
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 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...]
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...]
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 through a program called “Empower Louisiana.” The rebates for Energy Star-rated equipment will be offered on a first-come, … [Read more...]