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:
Greensboro History Museum
130 Summitt Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Recently, a plan was introduced to reduce the high cost of prescription medications. Under this bill, individuals would not pay more than $3,000 annually for their prescription drugs, and families would not pay more than $6,000 annually. This bill is referred to as the House Energy and Commerce Committee for further consideration.
Congresswoman Kathy Manning would like to hear how capping the cost of prescription medications could benefit you and your family. Please click the link below to take the survey.
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.
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.
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
previously Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Guilford County Accepting Applications for ERUA
Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Grant Program
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
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Attend NACAC Virtual College Fairs to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities in one place.

February 15, 2022
Multi-Session Virtual College Fair
9 am - 12 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm

February 24, 2022
STEM Virtual College Fair
4 pm - 8 pm
CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
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.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:
FREE At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available via Postal Service!
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
  • 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.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Get connected to the right career:
Guilford Works
Need help paying rent or utilities?:
Greensboro Housing Coalition
Parent Engagement and Support:
Guilford Parent Academy
Scholarships Opportunities Still Available:
GTCC
Resources for Job Seekers:
NC Dept. of Commerce
Online Resources:
Guilford County Schools

450 North Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
P. 336-275-8501