Operation Green Light for Veterans: County Participation Toolkit

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Reports & ToolkitsFind resources to help your county participate in Operation Green Light, including information on converting municipal lighting to green, outreach materials and more.Operation Green Light for Veterans: County Participation Toolkit
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Operation Green Light for Veterans: County Participation Toolkit
CONVERTING MUNICIPAL LIGHTING TO GREEN
Thanks to our partners, you can turn your municipal buildings green using Amazon Business. With a free Amazon Business account, you can order green lights, gel filters or any other products you may need from multiple suppliers in one place. You can see instructions for creating an account here.
Before converting municipal lighting to green, coordinate with your county Director of Facilities or Building & Grounds to figure out the logistics. Options include using projections, flood lights or wrapping existing lights with a clear green membrane.
- Amazon Business Ordering Instructions
SEE HOW COUNTIES ARE PARTICIPATING
In preparation for Veterans Day, NACo is compiling weekly highlights of counties participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans.
- View the Interactive County Showcase
Explore Weekly Highlights
- October 4
- October 11
- October 18
- October 25
America’s counties have a long and proud history of serving our nation’s veterans, a legacy that continues to this day as we work with our federal, state and local partners to ensure that the former service members in our communities have access to the resources they need to thrive.
This coming Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO) invite the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs to join Operation Green Light and show support for veterans by lighting our buildings green from November 7 to November 13. By shining a green light, county governments and our residents will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.
To show support, counties can use this template to pass a resolution declaring your county’s participation in Operation Green Light.
OUTREACH RESOURCES
Below, find materials to assist you in your own grassroots advocacy efforts. We encourage counties participating in Operation Green Light to contact their senators and members of Congress, engage with local news media and utilize social media to show your county’s efforts and encourage participation.
Printable Flyer
Download the Operation Green Light for Veterans flyer to spread the word and share key information on how to participate.
- Printable Flyer
Resolution Template
Use this template to pass a resolution declaring your county’s participation in Operation Green Light.
- Resolution Template
Sample Press Release
Use this template ahead of November 7 to spread the word about Operation Green Light and encourage individuals, businesses and non-profits to join in by turning a lightbulb green. Use this template between November 7 and November 13 to announce your county’s participation in Operation Green Light and share photos of municipal buildings lit in green.
- Sample Press Release | Ahead of Nov. 7
- Sample Press Release | Nov. 7 – 13
Sample Letter to the Editor
Use these templates to spread the word about Operation Green Light and encourage individuals, businesses and non-profits to join in by turning a lightbulb green.
- Letter Templates
Sample Letter to Congress
Use this template to ask your congressional delegation to support Operation Green Light and advance county federal policy priorities for veterans.
- Letter Template
Sample Social Media Toolkit
Use these graphics and sample social media posts to encourage participation in Operation Green Light and showcase your county’s efforts.
x z Template Posts We are excited to announce that [COUNTY] is joining our colleagues across the nation in launching #OperationGreenLight for Veterans, an initiative designed to shine a light on the service of our veterans and their families.
Now more than ever, our veterans need our support. In a time when our country is divided on so many issues, we can all agree that those individuals who risked everything to protect our country and our way of life deserve our support and gratitude. #OperationGeenLight for Veterans
As part of #OperationGreenLight for Veterans, [COUNTY] is illuminating our buildings green beginning on [DATE] and we encourage individuals and businesses to join!
Roughly 250,000 members transition out of the armed services each year. Join #OperationGreenLight for Veterans to help shine a light to support and welcome our veterans home.
By shining a green light, we aim to let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported. Join us in #OperationGreenLight for Veterans by changing one light bulb in the entryway of your house or business to a green bulb.
This #VeteransDay, join us in shining a light of hope and support. Join #OperationGreenLight and let’s turn [COUNTY] green for our veterans.
Graphics Twitter Graphics
Facebook and Instagram Graphics
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- NACo Veterans and Military Services Committee
- NACo Policy Brief: Authorize Resources for County Veteran Service Officers
- Find a County Veteran Service Officer
SPONSORS
SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), the New York State County Veteran Service Officers' Association (NYS CVSOA) and the New York State County Executives Association (NYSCEA) for launching Operation Green Light in New York state in 2021
Find resources to help your county participate in Operation Green Light, including information on converting municipal lighting to green, outreach materials and more.2022-06-30Reports & Toolkits2022-11-07
CONVERTING MUNICIPAL LIGHTING TO GREENThanks to our partners, you can turn your municipal buildings green using Amazon Business. With a free Amazon Business account, you can order green lights, gel filters or any other products you may need from multiple suppliers in one place. You can see instructions for creating an account here. Before converting municipal lighting to green, coordinate with your county Director of Facilities or Building & Grounds to figure out the logistics. Options include using projections, flood lights or wrapping existing lights with a clear green membrane. |
SEE HOW COUNTIES ARE PARTICIPATINGIn preparation for Veterans Day, NACo is compiling weekly highlights of counties participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans. Explore Weekly Highlights |
America’s counties have a long and proud history of serving our nation’s veterans, a legacy that continues to this day as we work with our federal, state and local partners to ensure that the former service members in our communities have access to the resources they need to thrive.
This coming Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO) invite the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes, and boroughs to join Operation Green Light and show support for veterans by lighting our buildings green from November 7 to November 13. By shining a green light, county governments and our residents will let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.
To show support, counties can use this template to pass a resolution declaring your county’s participation in Operation Green Light.
OUTREACH RESOURCES
Below, find materials to assist you in your own grassroots advocacy efforts. We encourage counties participating in Operation Green Light to contact their senators and members of Congress, engage with local news media and utilize social media to show your county’s efforts and encourage participation.
Printable Flyer
Download the Operation Green Light for Veterans flyer to spread the word and share key information on how to participate.
Resolution Template
Use this template to pass a resolution declaring your county’s participation in Operation Green Light.
Sample Press Release
Use this template ahead of November 7 to spread the word about Operation Green Light and encourage individuals, businesses and non-profits to join in by turning a lightbulb green. Use this template between November 7 and November 13 to announce your county’s participation in Operation Green Light and share photos of municipal buildings lit in green.
Sample Letter to the Editor
Use these templates to spread the word about Operation Green Light and encourage individuals, businesses and non-profits to join in by turning a lightbulb green.
Sample Letter to Congress
Use this template to ask your congressional delegation to support Operation Green Light and advance county federal policy priorities for veterans.
Sample Social Media Toolkit
Use these graphics and sample social media posts to encourage participation in Operation Green Light and showcase your county’s efforts.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- NACo Veterans and Military Services Committee
- NACo Policy Brief: Authorize Resources for County Veteran Service Officers
- Find a County Veteran Service Officer
SPONSORS
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SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), the New York State County Veteran Service Officers' Association (NYS CVSOA) and the New York State County Executives Association (NYSCEA) for launching Operation Green Light in New York state in 2021
COUNTIES MATTER FOR VETERANSAmerica’s counties are home to 17.5 million veterans, and we are deeply invested in veterans’ health and well-being, often serving as a veteran’s first point of contact in the community for accessing services. Counties support veterans’ access to stable housing, employment and education and critical mental health services that treat trauma and prevent suicide.
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