Volume 3

Issue 40

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!

Please take a look at the previous issues of Life Success Opportunities Emails.

Some of the opportunities featured may still be relevant.

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***Click the image above to access the survey.***

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OPPORTUNITIES FROM GHA:

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.

*Click the image above to sign up for more information

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

Let the Ghoul Times Roll!

Celebrate the spooky season with Greensboro Parks and Recreation with events for the whole family. There is something for everyone!

Spooky Fright Month with STEAM

Tuesdays beginning October 10th -24th

4:15-5:45 pm

Xperience @ Caldcleugh

Ages 8-14

Are you ready for an extraordinary Halloween adventure? Prepare to be captivated by our thrilling four-part series, where slime, ghosts, coding, and witches' brews collide in a spine-chilling journey! It's a journey that will ignite creativity, problem-solving skills, and a sense of wonder.

**Click the image above to register

The Teens Gotta Talk Program is an excellent opportunity for teens to connect with others who are facing similar challenges and to learn valuable skills and strategies to help them navigate life's ups and downs. By participating in this program, teens will gain a greater understanding of themselves and their emotions, develop stronger relationships with others, and build the resilience they need to thrive both now and in the future.

This class is available in-person and online.

Target audience - High schoolers in 9th-12th grade

(13 - 18 years old)

*Click the image above for more information and registration.

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans. But, since aid is limited, you have to meet the deadlines!



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United Way of Greater Greensboro’s Family Success Center 2 at YWCA Greensboro offers a family-friendly one-stop-shop to access services that help people along their journey to financial stability and career success. This United Way-led collaborative supports the entire household in reaching their goals – whether they are in education, career, family & relationships, health & wellness, or financial. The Family Success Center’s strengths-based approach to service delivery empowers individuals and families to overcome barriers and progress toward their goals.

Classes/workshops include, but are not limited to:

Job Readiness

Money Management

Life Skills

GED Preparation

Food & Nutrition

Health & Wellness

…and more!

If you are interested in joining the Family Success Center 2 at the YWCA, please complete the Interest Form here.

Click the image above to request more information.

Winter Basketball and Cheerleading Registration

Open now | Adults and Youth 5+ | Various locations

Come have fun with us and participate in an Adult Men's or Women's Basketball league. Youth ages 5+ can sign up for Cheerleading or Basketball. Register online or at a neighborhood recreation center.

**Click the image above for more information.

Begins October 13th

Being Your Authentic Self is not just a class; it's a journey towards self-discovery and self-empowerment. It is ideal for anyone looking to connect with their innermost selves, build meaningful relationships with peers, and lead a more authentic and fulfilling life.

*Click the image above for more information and registration.

Together TakeMeHome is a national direct-to-consumer program that offers free HIV self-tests by mail. People can order up to two free HIV self-tests every 90 days.

Each household may receive FOUR FREE at-⁠home COVID-19 tests this fall.

**Click the image above to order your free tests.

The Test to Treat initiative is available at thousands of locations nationwide, including pharmacy-based clinics, federally-funded health centers, long-term care facilities, and community-based sites. 

"Sow a thought, reap an action;

sow an action, reap a habit;

sow a habit, reap a character;

sow a character, reap a destiny."

-Stephen Covey