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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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Summer STEM Workshops at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Each summer, middle and high school students from across the United States are invited to come to West Point for a week-long hands-on STEM workshop. The overarching goal is to increase interest in STEM through inquiry-based projects; develop and reinforce student science, math, and problem-solving skills that are prerequisites to success in high school and college; and motivate students from under-resourced, geographical locations to aspire to pursue STEM courses in high school and envision themselves in STEM careers.

Through a scholarship, tuition for all students selected to participate in the 2024 workshops, as well as housing, meals, and all activities will be provided cost-free! Parents/Gaurdians are responsible for transportation to and from New York.  

Middle School dates: June 3-7, 2024

High School dates: June 10-14, 2024 

The deadline to apply is February 23, 2024.

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 images above to sign up and 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

***GHA residents pay a $27.00 registration fee and can attend for free. You must fill out the membership application and submit a copy of your lease.***

Non-GHA residents (14 and up) attend for $10/month after the $27 registration fee.

Registration is required and limited to GHA residents only.

Location: Ray Warren Homes

Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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.

Do you want to work for Greensboro Parks and Recreation this summer? They are hiring lifeguards, camp counselors, pool techs, and more.

Click here for more information.

Click the image above for more information and the application.

Click the image above to request more information.

Greensboro Urban Ministry (GUM) is urging artists to craft an original, colorful design. Submitted designs should depict a general holiday or winter-themed scene that appeals to individuals irrespective of their faith or ethnicity. Participants have the opportunity to upload images of their drawings or paintings to the GUM website until April 26, 2024. The competition is open to artists aged 16 and above who are residents of Guilford County.

The winning artist will be awarded a $3,500 stipend and receive exposure to thousands within our community.

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

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

“My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”

– Oprah Winfrey