Volume 4

Issue 7

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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This popular annual event features dances from around the world! FREE to attend. Monetary donations will be collected at the event. In addition to the performances, you can enjoy an international craft bazaar, raffles, and more! Proceeds benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry and A Simple Gesture. 

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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 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

R.E.D. Zone Football Clinic

Don't let football season catch your child off guard. Starting Monday, February 19 - Monday, March 25, 2024, Greensboro Parks and Recreations is preparing for the 2024 R.E.D. Zone Football program. If you have questions, please contact Phil Hardin at phil.hardin@greensboro-nc.gov or 336-373-2955. The cost is 30.

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***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.

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.

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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.

“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.”

– Les Brown