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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December 21 @ 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 29 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Virtual and In-Person at the Women’s Resource Center
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RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE: |
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Need Help Paying Rent or Utilities Because of COVID-19? |
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program |
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Guilford County Accepting Applications for ERUA
Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Grant Program
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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
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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].
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Guilford Apprenticeship Partners |
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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. |
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CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: |
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Free Online Training from Goodwill Community Foundation |
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For almost 20 years, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, creativity and design, and more— GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 200 topics, including over 2,000 lessons, more than 1,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.
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THE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (FSS) |
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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.
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS: |
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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
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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.
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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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