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Volume 2

Issue #24

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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:

INTERNET ACCESS

GHA NEEDS YOUR HELP!

GHA has been working diligently to reach the goal of connecting all of our communities to the Internet.

GHA Residents: Could you spare a minute to tell us about your Internet connection?

TAKE THE SURVEY HERE!

Molding Kids for Success Camp - Apply here

See below for other summer meal locations.

RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE:

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

Households that have had their water services cut off or are in danger of being cut off can apply for assistance in paying their bill through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families afford water and wastewater services.

The program provides a one-time payment directly to the utility company. LIHWAP runs through September 2023 or until the funds run out.

Apply here!

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills. Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022, or until funds are exhausted.

Apply here!

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)

previously Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Information and Application

Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Grant Program

No Longer Accepting New Applications

Guilford County has stopped accepting new applications for the Guilford Cares Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Grant Program. Based on the number of pending applications, we estimate that the funding received will be exhausted.

If you have previously completed an application for rental and/or utility assistance, your application will continue to be under review. There is no need for any further action on your part. You will be contacted when your application is reviewed. Evictions and disconnect notices will continue to be given priority status.

If you are a renter and in need of rental and/or utility assistance, the following agencies may be able to assist you.

Guilford County Department of Social Services
Energy Assistance Program – (heating/cooling and water assistance) 336-641-3000
Greensboro Urban Ministry (utility assistance: water, power, and gas)
Greensboro residents only - 336-271-5959
United Way 211
Faith Action International House
(Refugee Rental Assistance program) - 336-379-0037
Welfare Reform Liaison Project (WRLP)
(housing expenses/utilities) – 336-691-5780
NC Homeowner Assistance Fund
If you own your home and need help with preventing mortgage delinquencies, defaults, displacements, and foreclosures due to the COVID-10 Pandemic, please call 1-855-696-2423 or visit nchomeownerassistance.gov.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:

Check out all of the FUN and FREE activities and technology (including digital books, games, and stickers) available for families through our summer reading partnership with Raising A Reader and Caribu.

Free 3-Month Premium Membership to Caribu: Access the video chat family reading platform, digital book collections, stickers, and games absolutely free for the entire summer.

Get started on a laptop or PC:

1. Visit https://app.caribu.com/ on a laptop.

2. Sign up for Caribu using your email address and a password.

3. Review or skip the tutorial.

4. Click Menu on the bottom right.

5. Click "Promo Code" at the top

6. Enter code READCAMP2022 to unlock your 3-month Caribu Unlimited subscription! ** Some games are only available in the mobile app.

Get started on a mobile device (Phone, Ipad or Chromebook):

1. Download the Caribu app on your mobile device.

2. Sign up for Caribu using your email address and a password.

3. Visit caribu.com/promo. Enter your email address and promo code READCAMP2022

Your one-stop shop for all Greensboro Parks & Recreation summer activities:

Sports Day Camps

Rec Center Camps

Camp Joy

Service Learning

Energy at the Park

Counselor in Training

Xtreme Teen Week

Summer Sports

Ms. Shelli's Adventures

The Parks & Recreation Department is also accepting Youth Leadership Greensboro applications for the 2022- 2023 session.

Apply here.

Greensboro Parks & Recreation

Xperience @ Caldcleugh hosts a variety of programs for youth. Click the button below to view their calendar and register for programs.

Xperience @ Caldcleugh

Guilford County Schools is excited to offer a variety of summer learning opportunities. Summer programs will be the first step toward supporting students in all areas of learning recovery. Summer opportunities include: Academic Programming, Enrichment Camps and Summer Arts Institute.

More Information

NC Pre-K is still accepting applications for the upcoming 2022-2023 School Year! In order to qualify, the child must turn 4 years old on or before August 31, 2022. Parents may apply on the NC Pre-K website at: www.guilfordchildren.org. Paper applications are available at 500 W. Friendly Ave. Suite 100, Greensboro NC 27401.

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CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Publix is committed to hiring from within the Greensboro community, in preparation for their distribution center opening in August.

Publix is the largest employee-owned company in the nation. Our more than 200,000 associates are proud to have a stake in a company that has little debt, a layoff-free history, over 1,200 retail store locations, 1,100 pharmacies, 24 warehouses, 11 manufacturing plants, and corporate and divisional offices across seven states.

There are so many opportunities to join the Publix family! Not sure where you'll fit? Try our Publix Job Match to find your fit at Publix.

Publix Jobs & Careers

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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.

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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.

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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.

Find a Clinic Here!