Volume 2

Issue #26

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:

The list of employers includes:

AuthoraCare Collective
Always Best Senior Care
Haven Salon
UNC Greensboro (faculty & non-faculty positions)

And, special information from GTCC!

Come network with employers and others – you never know whom you might meet! Contact our office at 336.275.6090 to register for this event.

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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!

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:

Molding Kids for Success Camp - Apply here

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

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CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

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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!