Volume 3

Issue 27

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.

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HOT TOPICS:

Adult Recess

July 14, 2023

6-9 pm

Barber Park Sprayground

Adults 21+

Free

Come be a kid for a night! We will have nostalgic playground games, a DJ playing old hits, food and beverage vendors, and complete access to the sprayground.

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July 22, 2023

8 pm

Hester Park Fields

Free

Celebrate Parks and Recreation month with a free, family-friendly movie; Super Mario Bros! Bring a blanket, and grab a free bite to eat from the Greensboro Police grill team.

RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE:

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
Apply online here
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

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH:

Click the image above to register.

Guilford County Schools that serve breakfast and lunch are listed below.

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Click the image above for a listing of summer camps.

Click the image above to register. Please note that you must have your child's Guilford County Schools' student ID number to access the registration form.

CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

“Strategies for a Successful Job Search”

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 – 10:00am-12:00pm

Registration required – call 336.275.6090 to register, or email your name and phone number to info@womenscentergso.org to reserve your seat.

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Click the image above to request more information.

OPPORTUNITIES FROM GHA:

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

The Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a voluntary program for households enrolled in Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, or Project-Based Voucher programs to help them increase their earnings and build financial capability and assets.

If you are interested in joining the Family Self-Sufficiency program, please click the image above.

Please watch this video for a brief explanation of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

What is Family Self-Sufficiency? A video introduction.

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!