Adam Cooper is one of the many volunteers who visit and serve with Green Light New Orleans from out of town. He first came to New Orleans in 2012 through his high school’s alternative winter break trip. Adam volunteered in various community service projects around the city. Of … [Read more...]
Green Light Spotlight: Jude Sorapuru
If you had to summarize your experience with Green Light in one word, what would that word be? “Gratifying.” It doesn’t take more than a few minutes with Jude to see his dedication and belief in Green Light New Orleans. He has been in the Green Light family since May of this … [Read more...]
Green Light Spotlight: Camly Tran
Meet one of the volunteers who makes Green Light go round. Camly Tram is a recent Ben Franklin High School graduate, where she was president of the Green Society Club for two years. During those two years Ben Franklin HS won the Louisiana Green Schools challenge. Coincidence? We … [Read more...]
Meet Liz Palmer
Meet Liz Palmer It’s April 2004 in Pepperell, Massachusetts. Most children are swimming, and playing while they enjoy the sun and a week off of school for spring break. A 3rd grade Liz Palmer is also playing in the sun. However, instead of swimming and playing, Palmer, alongside … [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...]