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The Joys of Community Outreach

November 21, 2017 By Amelie Desormeaux

The process of directly installing light bulbs, rain barrels, and gardens in the homes of New Orleanians is such a personal and even vulnerable experience. Demographics and system protocols become a person, with a story, eager to participate in this simple opportunity for home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CFL Program, Green Light New Orleans, Green Light Volunteer, Uncategorized Tagged With: Action, Americorps, CFL, Community, Community Action, energy efficiency, environment, Green Light Participants, green light volunteer, GreenLightNewOrleans, Volunteer

Faces of Green Light, Meet Cassie the NCCC

July 7, 2010 By jessbloomer

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...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Americorps, NCCC, Oil Spill, Volunteer

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

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