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.

Issue 19

Issue 18

Issue 17

Greensboro Housing Authority is excited to announce the 2024 Summer Design Program! This Summer program is available for elementary and middle school GHA residents, ages 8-13. Elementary and middle school students will participate in a 3-day program with trained program facilitators and trained high school facilitators. The program is FREE; however, registration is required. Find out when the Summer Design Program will be in your community and register by clicking the button below.

*Note: This program is for GHA Residents only.

ARE YOU READY TO OWN YOUR HOME?

Let us help you get prepared for homeownership! Sign up to today to begin your life success journey as you learn more about the home buying process!



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-Sufficient program, CLICK HERE to sign up!

Please watch this video for a brief explanation of the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and how it works.

CLICK HERE to check out a recap of GHA's Life Success University 2023 Graduation and Awards Ceremony!

If you are a renter and in need of rental and/or utility assistance, the following agencies may be able to assist you. 

• Greensboro Housing Authority (this service request is for GHA residents only)
• Request assistance here
• 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 - 336-378-6600
• Faith Action International House
• (Refugee Rental Assistance program) - 336-379-0037
• Welfare Reform Liaison Project (WRLP)
• (Utility assistance and workforce development program) – 336-691-5780

Kaleideum

120 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101

Immerse yourself in goo, gunk, and grit to create art and explore science. From water play and oobleck pools to foam parties and foot painting, there will be plenty of ooey, gooey, slimy messes to dive into. Activities will be outside in Liberty Plaza and inside the museum, and we’ll wind up the day with a Rockstar Bubbles Foam Party! Dress for mess and bring a towel and change of clothes.

Messtival is included with regular admission or membership. Save $5 per person regular admission when you buy early online at Kaleideum.org. (Online $10; day of $15.) Limited number of reservations, so PLEASE reserve your tickets in advance whether you are purchasing or reserving a free space as a member.

Greensboro Housing Authority is excited to announce the 2024 Summer Design Program for High School Facilitators! This Summer program is available for high school GHA residents, ages 14-18. High school students will be trained on how to become a program facilitator and then have the opportunity to get hands-on experience while helping our elementary and middle school participants explore building designs and construction for a total of 7 weeks. The program is FREE; however, registration is required. To learn more on becoming a program facilitator click the button below.

*Note: This program is for GHA Residents only; High School Residents may sign-up for multiple weeks (transportation will be provided).

GTCC's Forklift Train the Trainer course is taught by an OSHA-compliant Instructor. The Forklift Train the Trainer certification program provides you with everything you need to become OSHA-compliant and certified to conduct training and evaluations of forklift operators in-house. This course is for experienced forklift drivers. The course costs $124 and is taught on the Donald Cameron campus at 7908 Leabourne Road, Hwy 68 North in Colfax, N.C.

This is the second community survey for GoBORO: Greensboro’s Long Range Transit Plan. Based on your comments and preferences, the GoBORO planning team developed a Draft Bus Network. It provides more frequent bus service in many areas and new bus coverage in a few areas.

So now we would like to know what you think about the proposed Draft Bus Network. This survey should take less than 10 minutes and your participation is greatly appreciated. Complete the survey by clicking the button below for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Amazon or Walmart from GoBoro. The deadline to complete the survey is June 30, 2024. Want to know more? Click here to read the draft GoBoro report.