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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What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program?
- Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount are allowed per household.
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City of Greensboro Accepting Applications for ERAP Rent/Utility Assistance
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Has your household been financially affected by COVID-19? Need help paying the rent and/or utilities? If so, funds the City has received -- nearly $9 million from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) established by the US Congress in December -- could help.
Qualified households renting within Greensboro city limits may now apply for up to 12 months combined (past due plus currently due plus future) emergency rent and/or utility payment assistance per household. Assistance goes directly to landlords and utility companies, and does not have to be repaid.
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Need Help Paying Rent or Utilities Because of COVID-19?
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Up to $1,900 in combined emergency rent and utility payment assistance is available per household.
*Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
GHC is not currently taking walk-in clients due to COVID-19.
Applications are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis and are taking at minimum one week to process. Please be patient as we are experiencing an extremely high call volume for rental and utility assistance. A Housing Counselor will contact you about your application in the order in which it was received. Thank you for your understanding.
Please review the options for the application process listed below and choose the best fit for you:
Option 1: Open the application by clicking here and fill out the application completely. Download and save the completed application to your device, then send it as an attachment through email at [email protected] or fax at 336-691-9046
Option 2: You may pick up a paper copy of the application at the GHC offices (located at 1031 Summit Avenue, Suite 1E-2 Greensboro, NC 27405) during regular office hours, 8:30 am-4:00 pm. These applications must be completed outside of the office in order to keep the space as safe as possible. Paper applications can be submitted into a designated drop box located on-site. *Masks are required to be worn when inside the building
If the options above are not possible, please contact the Greensboro Housing Coalition at 336.691.9521.
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CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
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Expungement Clinic (Virtual)
May 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Have you been denied employment due to a record of arrest or conviction? Are you currently seeking employment? Need to know how the expungement process works?
If you’ve answered, “Yes,” to these questions, you can register for this virtual workshop to find out if your record is eligible for an expungement, and get tips on advancing your career despite your background! The Access Link will be sent following registration.
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Harris Teeter Hiring Event
May 26 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Harris Teeter Distribution Center will be at NC Works Greensboro seeking to fill 1st and 3rd shift warehouse positions. 50 positions need to be filled quickly with wages starting at $16.25 an hour in addition to several different incentives!
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HOME DEPOT is HIRING in Greensboro
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Women's Emotional Wellness
Support Group
Meets IN-PERSON! (or virtual)
12:30 - 2:30pm
Wednesdays May 12, 19 & 26
Our weekly women's support group is back in-house! Join us in a safe and confidential environment for sharing and support. Discussions include coping strategies, self-care,
personal empowerment and tools to help manage life's daily challenges.
To register to attend in-person at the Women's Resource Center call (336) 275-6090 or email [email protected] (Social Distancing and Face Mask will be required)
OR
(Zoom Technology on PC or Smart Phone required)
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In-Person Workshop
Job Search Prep Series
Join us for 2-Days of Employment Education Workshops
Tuesday May 18th & Thursday May 20th
9:30am - 12:30pm each day
Women's Resource Center - 628 Summit Ave. Greensboro
***Attend both days to receive a $50 Bargain Box
shopping voucher!***
Facilitators:
Heather Schneck, WRC's Women to Work Program Director
Rhonda Johnson GCD/Family Success Center
Day 1:
· Confidence Boost / Self Esteem
· Professionalism
Day 2:
· Goal Setting for Job Search
· Career Assessments
To register call (336) 275-6090 or email your name, daytime phone number and
Masks Required
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Virtual Workshop
Breaking Up & Moving On
Thursday May 20th / 6:00 - 6:45pm
Presented by Attorney Jackie Stanley
Breaking Up
What does it mean to be legally separated?
Can I file my own divorce?
How does the court decide who gets custody?
How can I get my ex to pay child support?
Am I entitled to alimony?
Who gets the house?
Moving On
How can I avoid unnecessary drama with my ex?
How can I stop being the victim of circumstances?
How can I find a way to do everything I need to do?
or call (336) 275-6090 for more information.
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:
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Coalition on Infant Mortality and the Adopt-A-Mom Program
About the Coalition
The Guilford County Coalition on Infant Mortality was formed in 1991 as an initiative of the Women’s Health Division of the Guilford County Department of Public Health, with the goal to increase public awareness on infant mortality and to develop strategies to provide for more healthy birth outcomes. This is a collaborative effort of people from the community who recognize this problem and work together to make a difference.
What is infant mortality?
Infant mortality is the death of a child born alive before their first birthday. In Guilford County, the main causes of infant mortality are prematurity/low birth weight, birth defects, and SIDS.
About the Adopt-A-Mom Program
The Adopt-A-Mom Program is sponsored by the Coalition on Infant Mortality and coordinates prenatal care for low to medium-risk pregnant women who are not eligible for Medicaid, do not have private insurance to cover the cost of care, and cannot afford to pay out of pocket for care. Patients who wish to enroll in the Adopt-A-Mom Program should contact Leandra Vernon at 336-641-7513 for an appointment.
More Information
On the Adopt-A-Mom Program:
- Elbia Altamirez, Adopt-A-Mom Patient Coordinator 336-641-7513
On the Organization
- Jean Workman, Executive Director, 336-641-6775
On Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)
- Leandra Vernon, FIMR Coordinator, 336-641-4699
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TWO VIRTUAL EVENTS THIS MAY!!!
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NC Pre-K (Eligible 4-Year-Olds)
The NC Pre-K program is a free pre-kindergarten program for children whose families meet eligibility requirements.
Your child must be 4 years old by August 31, 2021 to be eligible. We can’t wait to meet our new children and families for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have any questions email
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- Wednesday, Jun 9, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM PDT
- Thursday, Jun 10, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM PDT
- Friday, Jun 11, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:15 AM PDT
Deadline to Register: Monday, May 31
(space is limited)
cost: free
Are you passionate about the environment? Want to learn how to make the earth a better place? Interested in exploring more about environmental science?
Join us at the virtual Career Girls Environmental Science Camp! You will spend an hour each day with experts to learn more about climate change, the ocean and resilient coasts, environmental justice, and how to be an advocate. As you explore these topics, you will work with other girls to design solutions to help protect our earth.
This camp is geared towards girls ages 10-15.
The Career Girls Environmental Science Camp is made possible by our sponsor, Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
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ENERGY at the Park
A free summer neighborhood playground program, at various sites throughout the city.
What is ENERGY at the Park?
ENERGY at the Park is education, nutrition, exercise, recreation, and games for youth. The goal of the program is to provide children ages 5-15 (five-year-olds must have completed kindergarten to participate) with a location within their neighborhood to participate in active and passive activities during the day. Play is supervised by department staff during posted hours. However, in inclement weather staff will leave the playground.
ENERGY at the Park will be held weekly, Monday through Thursday, from 10 am to 2 pm beginning June 21 and ending August 5.
Locations
- Hampton Park - 3111 Four Seasons Blvd.
- Heath Park - Holts Chapel Rd.
- McCulloch Street Park - 304 E. McCulloch St.
- Sussman Street Park - 229 Sussman St.
- Woodmere Park - 2100 Autumn Dr.
Registration
Simply drop your child off at the park on the first day of attendance. Then, fill out a participant information form and provide emergency contacts.
Food Service
Lunch is provided, free of charge, on-site via the Guilford County Schools Summer Feeding Program.
For more information, please call 336-373-7502 or send an e-mail.
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GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS RESOURCES:
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Upcoming Family Engagement Sessions
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Guilford Parent Academy partners with GCS Health Services and Nursing to bring a Mental Health series. These workshops will help to identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. Get engaged and relate what you lean to real-life applications. Along the way, you may learn more about yourself and ways to improve your overall mental health.
May 19: Red Flags/Warning Signs-Virtual Learning
May 26: Coping Skills after Traumatic Experiences
June 2: Coping Skills after Traumatic Experiences
Click below to register and learn more about each session. A link to join the session will be sent after registration.
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Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities
Try these steps now, and any other time you think you could benefit from a perspective shift.
- Write down one obstacle or challenge you’re facing right now, either big or small.
- Write down any emotions that you feel when you focus on the difficult aspects of this obstacle.
- Now answer the following questions re: this obstacle or challenge:
- Is this permanent or temporary?
- What is this situation allowing (or forcing) me to do that I wouldn’t be doing otherwise?
- What’s one thing I’ve learned so far due to this challenge?
- What’s one way I’m growing or becoming stronger as a result of this?
- What’s unique about this situation and what’s one way I can use that to my advantage?
- If my future self was proud of how I handled this, what would my future self say about that?
- Now write at least one opportunity you can see in this obstacle.
- Finally, when you reflect on the opportunity, write down any emotions you notice. How are these emotions different from the emotions you wrote in step 2?
That’s the power of perspective—it can change your mind, and eventually your actions.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Now, more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles, because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help.
Click below for a link to local mental health resources.
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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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