LINKS, RESOURCES, & OPPORTUNITIES FOR GHA RESIDENTS
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!
See previous issues of Life Success Opportunities Emails.
Some of the opportunities featured may still be relevant.

OPPORTUNITIES FROM GHA:
RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE:
Need Help Paying Rent or Utilities Because of COVID-19?
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
City of Greensboro Accepting Applications for ERAP Rent/Utility Assistance

Application Portal Video:
SUMMER LUNCH FOR STUDENTS:
GCS GRAB AND GO MEALS:
*For children ages 1-18
June 14 - August 12, 2021
(Monday - Thursday)
Claremont, Ray Warren, Smith Homes, & Hampton Homes
Note: ​Guilford County Schools will NOT serve lunches the week of July 5th - the 8th at Claremont, Ray Warren, Smith Homes, & Hampton Homes. Lunches will resume at these locations on July 12th with no other service interruptions.

Claremont |2702 Patio Pl.| 11am - 11:20 am
Ray Warren | 702 Burbank St. | 11am - 11:20 am
Smith Homes | 707 W. Florida St. | 11:20 am - 11:40 am
Hampton | 1300 Ogden St. | 11:30 am - 11:50 am
Lunch for Kids from Evangel Fellowship:
June 14 - August 12, 2021
River Birch and Hickory Trails
CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:
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.
Double the dollar value of both the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
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]
CHEERLEADING
Greensboro Parks and Recreation youth cheerleading program exists to create a positive environment for youth ages 5-13 to cheer during the football and basketball seasons by emphasizing each individual's right to participate, good sportsmanship, promoting skill development, fitness and well-being. Greensboro is nationally recognized as a Better Sports for Kids Program Provider by the National Alliance for Youth Sports

Fall Registration:
FOOTBALL
Greensboro Parks and Recreation youth football program exists to create a positive environment for youth ages 5-12 to play football by emphasizing each individual's right to participate, good sportsmanship, promoting skill development, and fitness and well-being. Greensboro is nationally recognized as a Better Sports for Kids Program Provider by the National Alliance for Youth Sports

Fall Registration:
  • Registration: June 7 to July 23
  • Locations:  Glenwood, Leonard, Lewis, Peeler, Warnersville, Greensboro Sportsplex, and Windsor Recreation Centers.
  • Fee: $50 per child
  • Ages: 7-12 years old for tackle. 5-6 years old for flag. Age is determined as of September 1 for fall.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Get connected to the right career:
Guilford Works
Need help paying rent or utilities?:
Greensboro Housing Coalition
Parent Engagement and Support:
Guilford Parent Academy
Scholarships Opportunities Still Available:
GTCC
Resources for Job Seekers:
NC Dept. of Commerce
Online Resources:
Guilford County Schools
450 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
P. 336-275-8501