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.

HOT TOPICS:
Attend a Community Conversation to share your thoughts on how you think American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds should be prioritized.
 
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners are hosting community engagement opportunities to learn more about what's important to people living in our community. We invite you to attend a Community Conversation in your district to share your thoughts. 
 
Each meeting will take place in person from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
  • September 20 - Southeast Guilford High School Gymnasium 4530 Southeast School Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
  • September 22 - Dudley High School Gymnasium 1200 Lincoln Street, Greensboro NC 27401
  • September 27 - Northwest High School Gymnasium 5240 NW School Road, Greensboro NC 27409 

Good talking points include:
School-based Mental Health
Community Education / Navigators
Hazard Pay & Wage Supplements for Child Care Workers
Affordable Housing
Some of the Resources available:
 
·  NC Works - Veterans services
·  Senior Resources of Guilford
· Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
· Piedmont Triad Regional Council
· Pace of the Triad
· AARP
· Guilford County DSS - Adult Medicaid
· Sisters Network

*For Greensboro Housing Authority staff and residents only.
If you have not filed taxes and you did not register for stimulus payments in 2020, you can still sign up for the Child Tax Credit payments using this non-filer sign-up tool.
Join the Greensboro Commission on the Status of Women and Family Justice Center on Monday, October 4, 2021, to raise awareness about domestic violence, commemorate the victims lost, and encourage the advocates who fight tirelessly for those affected. Registration is required for in-person attendance.
Cone Health Mobile Medicine
The Cone Health Mobile Medicine Unit provides basic acute and primary care services, including patient education, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. All patients age 6 and older are welcome, including those using employer insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and the uninsured.
*No appointment is necessary, as patients will be seen in the order of their arrival.
SEPTEMBER 2021
Need Help with Food?
Second Harvest Food Bank is hosting food distributions in Greensboro.

WHEN:
Saturday, September 25, 2021
8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., or until all food has been distributed.

WHERE:
The Renaissance Shops at Phillips Avenue
2517 Phillips Ave.
Greensboro, NC
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:
The Salvation Army
Boys and Girls Club
of Greensboro: Teen Center
1001 Freeman Mill Rd.
336-907-3635 ext. 65507
The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro: Teen Center provides a comfortable and fun atmosphere where teens can thrive. The Teen Center focuses on real-world readiness, post-graduate success, leadership, and talent enhancement.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Hours of operation: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Afternoon snack and dinner provided daily.
Homework completion and virtual tutoring opportunities in almost every subject!
Life skill and post-graduate/job readiness resources!
Registration only $27.00

Playful Learning for Parents & Caregivers
Bright By Text
  • WHEN: Tuesday, September 14, 7-8 PM
  • WHERE: Zoom register at pbsnc.org/bbtcentral
  • AUDIENCE: Parents & Caregivers statewide of ages 2-8 years
  • There will be a chance to win a PBS KIDS Playtime Pad (tablet)!

PBS KIDS Resources for Kindergarten Success
  • WHEN: Thursday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 PM
  • WHERE: Zoom register at pbsnc.org/caregivereast
  • AUDIENCE: Parents & Caregivers statewide of ages 2-8 years
  • There will be a chance to win a PBS KIDS Playtime Pad (tablet)! 

Bright By Text
  • WHEN: Tuesday, September 28, 6:30-7:30 PM
  • WHERE: Zoom register at pbsnc.org/bbteast
  • AUDIENCE: Parents & Caregivers statewide of ages 2-8 years
  • There will be a chance to win a PBS KIDS Playtime Pad (tablet)!
CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
OPPORTUNITIES FROM GHA:
THE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (FSS)
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a voluntary program for households enrolled in the public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, or project-based Section 8 programs that helps them increase their earnings and build financial capability and assets.

The Escrow (Savings) Account:
When a participant’s rent increases due to an increase in earnings, the amount of the increase is placed in a savings account for the participant. A participant is eligible to receive all of the money in the account, plus interest once the FSS Contract is complete.
Budget & Money Management Class
Do you ever wonder where your money is going? 
Does it feel like you’re putting money in pockets with holes in them?
 
Join this FREE class!

September 28, 2021
11:00 a.m.

Learn how to create a budget, understand the importance of savings, and set personal financial goals.

Call Phyllis Walker, Homeownership Coordinator, for more information or to register.
(336) 303-3059
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:
Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Cone Health is offering a series of mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout our communities.


VACCINES ARE FREE. No ID Required. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

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 the 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.
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