Afshan Qureshi knew she wanted her birthday to involve more than the typical presents, cake and balloons. That’s why the San Francisco resident invited 7 of her closest girlfriends to take a trip to New Orleans, where the group celebrated Afshan’s birthday by volunteering with … [Read more...]
Green Light Garden Revival
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...]
Travelocity Sweepstakes
Green Light has partnered up with one of our donors, Travelocity, and their Sweepstakes for Good to create a sweepstakes that gives one winner and a friend: -Free flights to New Orleans -Free hotel stay -One full day of volunteering with Green Light in an activity of … [Read more...]
Healthy Block Initiative
Green Light is proud to announce the success of a collaborative partnership with the Urban Conversancy, SOUL, and Youth Rebuilding New Orleans! For the past year, the Healthy Block Initiative has been working in a 4 block area surrounding the 2700 block of St. Ann to address … [Read more...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Nova Southeastern University
On December 13th and 14th, a group of students from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida came to visit and volunteer at the Green Light office. They truly went above and beyond with what they brought for us. The students had been preparing supplemental educational … [Read more...]