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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Attend a meeting and take the online surveys!
Guilford County is working to identify who has access to broadband internet and digital devices and who does not. This will help the County develop a strategy to assist communities where access or service is lacking or too expensive.
Attend a Community Meeting in January!
Learn more about the broadband strategy goals and give your input on internet challenges in your community.
The meetings will take place in-person from 6:00 - 7:30 pm on the dates below:
January 4, 2022
Windsor Community Center
1601 East Lee Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
January 11, 2022
Brown Recreation Center
302 E Vandalia Rd
Greensboro, NC 27406
You can also watch the January 10th meeting virtually on
Take the Internet and Device Access Survey
Not able to attend a meeting? Click here to take the Internet and Device Access online survey by January 14, 2022.
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Guilford Gardener and EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER Programs |
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There will be a spring series of classes called Guilford Gardener and then the Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer classes will be in the fall. Register for a January 2022 Information session to learn more about the two programs.
Guilford Gardener classes will begin in February 2022.
Registration ends at midnight on December 31st!
Information Sessions:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (In Person)
Address for In-Person Sessions:
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Guilford County Center
3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro, NC 27405
336.641.2400
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The Volunteer Center of the Triad presents the
2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is an afternoon of service projects for our neighbors in need, a volunteer fair, a community art project, a children’s area, performances, and more. Sponsored by Truist Bank.
Sun Jan 16, 2022,
Open to the public (1-3 PM) open for A&T students (3-5 PM)
Where: NC A&T Student Center
1403 John W. Mitchell Drive
Greensboro, NC 27411
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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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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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The Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) is for qualified tuition and related expenses paid for eligible students enrolled in an eligible educational institution. This credit can help pay for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree courses — including courses to acquire or improve job skills. There is no limit on the number of years you can claim the credit. It is worth up to $2,000 per tax return. |
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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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