LINKS, RESOURCES, & OPPORTUNITIES FOR GHA RESIDENTS
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Greensboro Housing Authority is committed to helping our residents build life success. We are also committed to sharing opportunities that may contribute to furthering life success. Scroll down to see opportunities through GHA and our partners!
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See previous issues of Life Success Opportunities Emails.
Some of the opportunities featured may still be relevant.
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RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE:
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
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City of Greensboro Accepting Applications for ERAP Rent/Utility Assistance
Application Portal Video:
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Need Help Paying Rent or Utilities Because of COVID-19?
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SUMMER LUNCH FOR STUDENTS:
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GCS GRAB AND GO MEALS:
*For children ages 1-18
June 14 - August 12, 2021
(Monday - Thursday)
Claremont, Ray Warren, Smith Homes, & Hampton Homes
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Lunch for Kids from Evangel Fellowship:
June 14 - August 12, 2021
River Birch and Hickory Trails
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CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
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GRAHAM PERSONNEL SERVICES HIRING EVENT
(In-person)
June 23, 2021 | 10 am - 1 pm
LOCATION:
NCWorks Career Center - Greensboro
2301 West Meadowview Rd.,
GPS currently has over 400 job openings with growing businesses in the Triad, more than 200 specifically in the Light Industrial sector.
Employers represented by GPS are searching for talented candidates to fill open positions, So, come dressed to impress with a résumé in hand.
During this event, they will be conducting one-on-one interviews for
Light Industrial positions, paying $12/hour and up.
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WAREHOUSE (In-Person) HIRING EVENT
June 24, 2021 | 1 pm- 4 pm
LOCATION:
NC Works Career Center - High Point
607 Idol St.
FULL-TIME and PART-TIME positions available!
Warehouse Positions
Forklift Drivers
Material Handlers
Pay Range: $12.40- $20.00
Representatives from the following employers are scheduled to attend:
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NEW HOPE HIRING & RESOURCE EVENT
AND
BLOOD DRIVE
in partnership with
American Red Cross
June 25, 2021 | 2 pm- 7:30 pm
LOCATION:
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
306 South English St., Greensboro, NC 27401
PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS:
Med Stats Logistics
Caring Hands Home
Healthy Blue NC
Waffle House
Graham Personnel
Foster Caviness
CSL Plasma
Mountaire Farms
TRC Staffing
Job seekers can engage with employers to discuss available positions,
preferred skills and training, hiring, and interview processes.
RESOURCE PROVIDERS:
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:
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For ages 5-10. Caldcleugh teaching artist will be using music and art to work with participants to express their feelings and emotions through movement.
Upcoming dates:
Saturday | 6/19/21 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Monday | 6/21/21 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday | 6/26/21 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Caldcleugh Multicultural Center
1700 Orchard Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
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FREE SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
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What is ENERGY at the Park?
ENERGY at the Park is education, nutrition, exercise, recreation, and games for youth. The goal of the program is to provide children ages 5-15 (five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten to participate) with a location within their neighborhood to participate in active and passive activities during the day. Play is supervised by department staff during posted hours. However, in inclement weather staff will leave the playground.
ENERGY at the Park will be held weekly, Monday though Thursday, from 10 am to 2 pm beginning June 21 and ending August 5.
Locations:
- Hampton Park - 3111 Four Seasons Blvd.
- Heath Park - Holts Chapel Rd.
- McCulloch Street Park - 304 E. McCulloch St.
- Sussman Street Park - 229 Sussman St.
- Woodmere Park - 2100 Autumn Dr.
Registration:
Simply drop your child off at the park on the first day of attendance. Then, fill out a participant information form and provide emergency contacts.
Food Service:
Lunch is provided, free of charge, on-site via the Guilford County Schools Summer Feeding Program.
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Double the dollar value of both the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
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Where?
The Corner Farmers Market | At the corner of Walker and Elam
The People's Market | At the corner of Glenwood Ave and Florida Street
Who is eligible?
We double dollars from either a SNAP/EBT card swipe, or we will double cash if you are a SNAP/EBT, P-EBT, or GCCN Orange Card card recipient.
How does it work?
Simply come to the market information booth before shopping and we will double up to $50/weekly from your EBT card or cash. You will receive tokens that can be used at either of our markets. The tokens never expire.
What can I buy?
Any SNAP-eligible items, like:
- Bread from local bakers
- Fresh produce of all kinds
- Plants to grow your own food
- Eggs and dairy items
- Sweet treats
- All kinds of meats
- Prepared food to go (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options, and more.)
If you have any questions about the program, we are always happy to help- please reach out to our Green For Greens program manager, Kathy Newsom: [email protected]
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Aging Well with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg (virtual)
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Jun 21, 2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us this Summer for a series on healthy aging! Back by popular demand, Dr. Greenberg works as a coach for seniors and their families, as they consider and plan for changes in their personal and work lives.
- Session One: In this session, find out how memory happens and what you can do to improve your memory.
- Session Two: In this session, learn about creative ways to stay active, engaged, and socially connected throughout the COVID pandemic.
- Session Three: In this session, explore how seniors and caregivers can navigate the transitions of aging.
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For the full calendar of events through the Greensboro Public Library, click below!
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MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING SERVICES
Appointments are required. For more information please call the Oncology Community Outreach Department at 336-832-0849.
Location/Date Details
Cone Health MedCenter for Women
930 Third Street | Greensboro, NC 27405
Thursday, June 24, 2021- 8:30am - 4:30pm
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MOBILE MEDICINE CLINIC- GREENSBORO
Cone Health is bringing our award-winning care into the community for easier access to treatment, diagnosis, education, support, and more.
The Mobile Health Program ministers to the whole patient (mind, body, and soul), delivering an exceptional patient experience.
Services Provided
- Acute disease management (colds, sore throat, flu)
- Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD)
- Post ED/hospital care for other acute conditions (e.g., pneumonia, cellulitis, etc.)
- No-cost or low-cost lab services for common primary care labs
- Prescriptions and pharmacist support for medication access
- Physical assessments, including sports physicals and wellness exams
- Well-child and sick child visits
- Sexually transmitted infection screenings and treatment
- Behavioral health and care coordination
- Referrals to primary and specialty care as appropriate
- Women’s health support (referrals for pap smears and mammograms at low or no cost)
- Referrals to dental clinics
- Eye screenings and exams
- Food prescriptions
- COVID-19 Vaccinations are not available at this clinic.
Fees & Payment
Mobile Health services are billed to employer insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. We also offer Cone Health Financial Assistance to those who are under-insured/uninsured.
Location/Date Details
Monday, June 21, 2021- 9am - 6pm
Definition Church (formerly Daystar)
1806 Merritt Dr. | Greensboro, NC 27403
Tuesday, June 22, 2021- 9am - 1pm
Freeman Mill Square
801 Florida St. | Greensboro NC 27407
Wednesday, June 23, 2021- 9am - 6pm
Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA
2630 E. Florida St. | Greensboro, NC 27401
Thursday, June 24, 2021- 9am - 6pm
Salvation Army Center of Hope
1311 South Eugene St. | Greensboro, NC 27406
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Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Walk-Ins Welcome! No appointment needed.
Cone Health is offering a series of mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout our communities.
VACCINES ARE FREE. No ID Required
Please wear a mask, plan to remain socially distanced and wear loose clothing.
What To Expect
- Wait time of 15 minutes after vaccination or 30 minutes with prior history of vaccination reactions.
- Common side effects: pain and swelling at injection site, fever, chills, tiredness, and headaches
- For Pfizer and Moderna clinics, you will receive an appointment date for your second shot
IMPORTANT: Pfizer clinics are for ages 12+. All other vaccine types are 18+.
To register, click the link on the button below or call 336-890-1188.
Walk-ins are welcome.
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Get connected to the right career:
Guilford Works
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Need help paying rent or utilities?:
Greensboro Housing Coalition
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Parent Engagement and Support:
Guilford Parent Academy
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Scholarships Opportunities Still Available:
GTCC
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Resources for Job Seekers:
NC Dept. of Commerce
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Online Resources:
Guilford County Schools
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450 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
P. 336-275-8501
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