The high price we pay for keeping our city dry
In the last weeks, it has been raining a lot. Probably more than 10 inches of rain fell on New Orleans in just a few…
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Will you join Green Light New Orleans in the fight to save the city?
The driving force behind Green Light New Orleans has always been the idea that small, individual actions, repeated many thousands of times by thousands of…
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New Orleans announces forgivable loan program for residents
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…
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Summer Gardening Tips From Our Garden Coordinator!
New Orleans summers can be very intense for people and plants. Here are some tips to help you beat the heat this year: 1) Water…
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How to keep foods fresh for longer
“Tomatoes have no place in the fridge,” “Eggs and milk stay in the fridge door,” ” Yogurt and sour cream are supposed to go in…
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The More AmeriCorps, The Better!
For the past month, Green Light has had the pleasure of hosting a team of six AmeriCorps NCCCs, more than doubling our workforce! As a…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Entergy
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,…
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Community Member Spotlight: Ms. Rosie
Ms. Rosie received light bulbs from us back in 2015, and on January 22, 2019 we installed both a rain barrel and a garden for…
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An Event With A Sweet Purpose
This year, Green Light partnered with HandsOn New Orleans, SOUL, and NOLA Tree Project to host hundreds of volunteers from Ben and Jerry’s. Yes, the…
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An Afternoon with Fidelity Bank!
Green Light recently had the pleasure of partnering with Fidelity Bank to install two rain barrels in the Gentilly neighborhood! Four Fidelity employees joined our…
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Eva-Maria’s Story *English Translation*
“I wouldn’t be here without all these small coincidences.” Many of you I’m sure have realized that there has been a bit more of a European…
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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…