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:
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:
GCS GRAB AND GO MEALS:
*For children ages 1-18
June 14 - August 12, 2021
(Monday - Thursday)
Claremont, Ray Warren, Smith Homes, & Hampton Homes
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:
Triad Goodwill Presents Essential Workplace Skills - Motivation
Friday, July 30th from 10 AM-12 PM

Motivation is a powerful internal momentum that can assist us in developing and achieving our goals. In this workshop, students will identify motivating factors and learn tools to help them increase this motivation in personal and professional environments. The coursework includes:

• Defining “motivation”
• Identifying motivation styles
• Understanding the relationship between drives, needs, and awards in relating to motivation
• Identifying personal barriers to your motivation
• Learning several tools to increase motivational drive.

Greensboro Career Center
1235 South Eugene Street
Greensboro, North Carolina
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]
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