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:
Parents’ Guide to Digital Tools to Support Children’s Learning
Click here to explore digital tools designed to help support children’s learning about language and literacy. Find basic information about each tool, including where to find it, the cost and useful tips, and ideas. These tools are intended for adults to use before talking with their children. The tools are not intended for children to use.
December 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
‘Moving Beyond’– Sexual Violence Educational Support Group
(Open to Everyone ages 18 & over)
Meets Tuesdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
 In-Person at the Women’s Resource Center

December 14 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
‘What is the Affordable Care Act?’
(Open to Everyone ages 18 & over)
Presented by John Dunn, HealthTeam Advantage
In-Person at the Women’s Resource Center

December 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Single moms are the superheroes among us, and this workshop is designed to offer single moms strategies for becoming as strong and effective as they can be in all areas of their lives.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP- (Open to Women Only)

December 15 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual and In-Person at the Women’s Resource Center

December 16 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Women's Resource Center of Greensboro 628 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC
Presented by Heather Schneck, WRC’s Women to Work Program Director
Email your name, daytime phone number, and title of the workshop to [email protected]

December 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
What it means to be legally separated, can I file for my divorce, how to get child support/custody, and how to avoid unnecessary situations.
Presented by Family Law Attorney Jackie Stanley
RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE:
Need Help Paying Rent or Utilities Because of COVID-19?
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Guilford County Accepting Applications for ERUA
Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Grant Program
Submit your application online.

For questions or assistance, please call (336) 641-3000.

Office hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday

Guilford County Department of Social Services
Greensboro: 1203 Maple Street
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:
The Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE) firmly believes that youth power building and leadership are essential to the Equity Movement. Our youth leaders will learn about racial equity, engage with policymakers, and lead advocacy efforts in the American South.

The deadline for applications is Monday, December 20, 2021. Apply today!
There will be information sessions led by our current youth staff on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and Friday, December 2, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Please register here to attend one of the sessions. If you have any questions, please contact Jabari Brooks at [email protected].
Guilford Apprenticeship Partners
Apprentices are able to earn money on the job as soon as they start the apprenticeship program while also taking college classes at no cost. In fact, students actually get paid for time spent in class. See how you can get a jump start on a promising career, a college degree, and financial stability.
CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
Revamp Your Resume!
Learn how to optimize your resume for your next job hunt! Business expert Valerie Coll will teach you how at this virtual resume workshop and Q & A!

December 14, 2021
11 AM

Registration is required. To register call 336-373-2015 or visit the Glenn McNairy Branch. 
OPPORTUNITIES FROM GHA:
Education and Employment Resources on the Go!
This event is the perfect opportunity to figure out your career path and establish professional relationships!

Ray Warren Homes
1301 E. Gate City Blvd.
December 14, 2021 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
December 15, 2021 3 P.M. - 5 P.M.


*GHA residents who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a laptop.
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.
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.
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