Volume 3

Issue 44

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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HOT TOPICS:

Click the image above for free meal deals for veterans in North Carolina on Veterans Day 2023

Food for Oil at all Thomas Tire Automotive Locations

***Click the image for more information.***

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

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.

Program Interest Form

*Click the images above to sign up and for more information

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.***

CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Click the image above to request more information.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:

North Carolina will soon provide coverage to more people through Medicaid. You may be able to get Medicaid even if you didn’t qualify before.

***Click the image above to learn more.***

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and your VA health care coverage

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

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

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!