Volume 3

Issue 33

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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Ray Warren Afterschool Tutoring

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:

Youth Leadership Greensboro Now Accepting Applications

Greensboro Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for Youth Leadership Greensboro (YLG), a leadership development program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Applications are available online. The deadline to apply is September 22.

The program costs $80 for the year and fee assistance is available.

For more information, contact Athletics Coordinator Britt Huggins at 336-373-7617 or Greensboro Youth Council Coordinator Jasia Stevenson at 336-373-2734.

CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

North Carolina Is Working to Attract and

Retain Early Childhood Teachers

North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s growing childcare needs. The NC Department of Health and Human Services announced that early care and learning teachers can now use their previous training and skills development to qualify for NC Community College credits to earn certificates and further their higher education. High school students can now also use career and technical education courses and apprenticeship opportunities to get a head start on a career as an early childhood teacher.

NC DHHS Press Release

Pathways to the Profession

Click the image to learn more.

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, and 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:

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!