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April 7, 2025 By Christian Ryan

Christian Ryan

Dear Friends,  I am delighted to join Green Light as the new Executive Director. Since its conception in 2006, Andreas Hoffmann has nurtured the growth of a bright idea into a beautiful organization that serves our community members through both knowledge and empowerment. I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, Green Light New Orleans Tagged With: GreenLightNewOrleans, hello, spring greetings

New Orleans announces forgivable loan program for residents

October 9, 2019 By Brett Thorne

Orleans Parish residents may be eligible for a new forgivable loan program through the city of New Orleans. Eligible homeowners can receive a loan of up to $35,000 to perform “Health and safety repairs” on their homes. The loan will be for 10 years at a 0 percent interest rate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, September, Uncategorized

Green Light Garden Revival

April 27, 2019 By Jessica Caines

This spring our garden coordinator Helena has been working very hard with the help of some ready and willing volunteers to take our teaching garden to a whole new level! Green Light's teaching garden serves as a living classroom where future backyard vegetable garden recipients … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, Environmental Education, Food, Teaching Garden

Volunteer Spotlight: Entergy

January 24, 2019 By Jessica Caines

This MLK day 2019 we had volunteers from Entergy spend the day with us. Their group fully prepared and decorated a significant amount of barrels, afterwards enjoying a lovely no-waste lunch with the Green Light team! Thanks for you dedication and handwork Entergy! We … [Read more...]

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Green Light Spotlight: Rebecca Madura

December 21, 2018 By Jessica Caines

Green Light couldn’t be more grateful for our Board President and resident artist Rebecca Madura. A New Orleans native, Rebecca studied studio art at Newcomb College and the University of Texas at Austin. Rebecca is heavily involved in the New Orleans art community, she has over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, Green Light New Orleans, Green Light Spotlight, Green Light Volunteer, Stormwater Management

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