Volume 3

Issue 51

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:

Resident Opportunities and

Self-Sufficiency Survey

GHA residents, Please take a few minutes to complete our survey!

Residents who complete the assessment will be entered to win a gift card for $25. There will be multiple winners.

CLICK HERE 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.

*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:

Understanding Choice Schools and Programs

Academically Gifted Transition to Middle School

Academically Gifted Transition to High School

Overview of the Very Strong Program at The Academy at Lincoln

Family Literacy

District Registration Transition to High School

GCS Tutoring Informational Session

District Registration Transition to Middle School

January 19, 2024

February 16, 2024

March 15, 2024

6 pm - 8 pm

Youth ages 13-17 are invited to come and roll with us every Third Thursday through March! We'll have skating, fun music, and snacks. There will be a limited number of roller skates available to borrow. This event is free and no registration is required.

Become a real garden scientist and participate in science experiments at the Caldcleugh Garden. Topics will include Chemistry, Ecology, Biology, Geology, and Meteorology. Just to let you know, registration is required.

Click the image above to register.

FREE

Ages 7-12

January 13, 2024

12 - 1 pm

Location: Caldcleugh Multicultural Center

CAREER AND JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Click the image above to request more information.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM PARTNERS:

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!