There are more than 11,200 veterans who call DeSoto County, Mississippi home. As part of events surrounding Veterans Day, DeSoto County buildings will be illuminated green from November 7 to November 13. By shining a green light, DeSoto County will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported.
DeSoto County Supervisors invite businesses, organizations, HOAs, residents, and other governments to join them in raising awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans by - lighting buildings and homes green from November 7 to November 13.
By joining Operation Green Light, you are joining not only DeSoto County's efforts to honor veterans, you are also joining a nationwide movement sponsored by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE
Individuals
Individuals can participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb. This can be an exterior light that neighbors and those passing by will see, or an interior light that sparks a conversation with friends. By shining a green light, you let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported.
Home Owner Associations
HOAs can show support for Veterans by adding a green light to HOA buildings, entryway signs, and community street lights. You can also encourage residents to participate by sending a flyer or making a social media post. Samples are posted below.
Governments/Businesses
Operation Green Light encourages cities, towns, private businesses, and organizations to light their buildings in green from November 7 through 13. You can also announce your participation ahead of time with a news release and through social media posts. (Examples are included below.)
Be sure to share your participation on social media using the hashtag #OperationGreenlight #DeSotoCounty.
ABOUT OPERATION GREEN LIGHT
The Meaning of Green
Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-being. Greenlight is also a term commonly used to activate forward movement. The simple action of changing one light to green is intended to spark a national conversation regarding the recognition of veterans, and "greenlight" them forward as valued members of our communities.
Why Operation Green Light is Needed
America's veterans are some of our nation's bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it is hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform; they are more camouflaged than ever. By displaying a green light for our veterans, we not only bring attention to veterans and their need, we can also reflect on how we can assist our military service personal as they transition back into civilian life upon completion of their service to our country.
More information and resources can be found on our website.
Daily Memphian Article about Operation Green Light
