LVCM CDC | In The Streets

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Housing & Community DevelopmentCivic Engagement

2026 NC Affordable Housing Conference

📅 October 22-23, 2026
⏰ All Day (Oct 22-23)
📍 Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601

The 2026 NC Affordable Housing Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center features breakout sessions and an inspiring opening session. The premier statewide gathering for housing professionals, advocates, and community leaders across North Carolina. Early bird registration is now open.

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Surveys & Ongoing Resources

Senior Services -- Main Street ConnectionsOngoing Resource

Main Street Connections -- Senior Services

⏰ Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness, Winston-Salem, NC

Senior Services is launching Main Street Connections, a new program through the Williams Adult Day Center for older adults experiencing early memory changes or frailty while remaining largely independent. Hosted at the Intergenerational Center, the program offers a supportive, group-based environment where participants can build friendships, stay active, explore new interests, and remain connected to their community. Each session includes learning, movement, creative activities, meaningful conversation, shared meals, and intergenerational connection. Cost: $59 per day, including meals, snacks, and activities.

Heart Math Tutoring -- Volunteers NeededOngoing Resource

Heart Math Tutoring -- Volunteers Needed

⏰ 30 minutes to 1 hour per week (flexible scheduling)
📍 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County elementary schools

Heart Math Tutoring is looking for volunteers to help WS/FCS elementary students build foundational math skills and confidence through one-on-one tutoring. With just 30 minutes to one hour per week, volunteers can make a meaningful difference in a student's learning while choosing a day and time that works best for their schedule. Heart makes volunteering simple by providing a fun, engaging curriculum and on-site support, so no teaching experience is required.

Food Security -- Permaculture Guild Revival

Piedmont Permaculture Guild -- Community Survey

A group of former Guild members is exploring restarting the Guild as a countywide/regional community of people passionate about regenerative gardening, food forests, ecological design, social ecology, and community resilience. Whether you've attended Guild events in the past or are just discovering permaculture, your ideas and interests will help shape what comes next. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Contact: Alyssa McKim, Guilford County Food Security Coordinator | moonlitgirl@gmail.com
Healing Without Debt · GuilfordOngoing Resource

Undue Medical Debt Relief — Resources & Information

Undue Medical Debt is the nonprofit partner helping North Carolina implement its medical debt relief program. Over $6.5 billion in medical debt has been erased for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians. If you receive a letter from Undue Medical Debt, your debt has been officially wiped out — no action is needed from you. LVCM CDC's Healing Without Debt initiative partners with Undue Medical Debt and the NC Justice Center to raise awareness, help community members verify their letters, and ensure hospitals comply with charity care requirements. Health in the Streets activations include public awareness and community education about medical debt relief at every neighborhood event.

Contact: Gregory Brodie | gregory.brodie@unduemedicaldebt.org | 📞 (317) 520-4899
Civic Engagement -- ResourceOngoing Resource

2026 Guilford County Early Voting Schedule

📅 2026-10-15
⏰ Most locations: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM (see schedule for details)
📍 17 early voting locations across Guilford County (see schedule)

The 2026 Guilford County Midterm General Elections early voting schedule is now available. Early voting begins October 15 at 17 locations across Guilford County, including the Old Courthouse-Coleman Conference Room, AG Center, Barber Park, Brown Recreation Center, Bur-Mil Club, Charlotte Hawkins Brown (Kimball Hall), Craft Recreation Center, Leonard Recreation Center, Lewis Recreation Center, Roy B. Culler Jr. Senior Center, Washington Terrace Park, and more. Most locations open 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Download the full schedule for exact dates, hours, and your closest location. Check your voter registration before you go.

Common Cause North Carolina - 2026 Civic GuideHealth Alert

Understanding Your County Board of Elections

Every county in NC has a Board of Elections. In 2026, monitoring your County Board matters more than ever.

Safer City of NE Greensboro -- Monthly Mobile Market DistributionOngoing Resource

Safer City Mobile Market -- Free Food Distribution

📅 Monthly -- Every 3rd Thursday
⏰ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 2523 Phillips Ave, Greensboro, NC

Free food distributed every 3rd Thursday of the month (or until it runs out). Open to all community members. Brought to you by Safer City of NE Greensboro.

Safer City Mobile Market -- Free Food Distribution flyer
Contact: Angeline Wall / Felicia Sanders | 📞 336-912-3742
NC Navigator Consortium -- Free Benefits NavigationOngoing Resource

NC Navigator Consortium -- Free Benefits Navigation

📍 Statewide -- Call or visit website

Free, confidential one-stop help for public benefits. Get connected to health coverage, food assistance, energy bill help, and more. Call 1-855-733-3711 or visit NCNavigator.org to find a navigator near you.

NC Navigator Consortium -- Free Benefits Navigation flyer
Contact: | 📞 1-855-733-3711
Triad Goodwill -- Transportation Pilot ProgramOngoing Resource

Triad Goodwill -- Transportation Pilot Program

📍 Greensboro Career Center, 1235 South Eugene St, Greensboro, NC

Transportation assistance for individuals in Guilford County who are working or have a job offer but face transportation barriers. Qualifications: employed in Guilford County earning $16+/hour, experiencing a transportation barrier, live where public transit is unavailable or insufficient. Provides Uber rides to and from work for up to 90 days or $2,000 in assistance. Participants work with a Career Navigator on long-term transportation solutions. Contact: gicnreferrals@triadgoodwill.org or 336-544-5305. Greensboro Career Center: 1235 South Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27406.

Cone Health -- Stroke SupportOngoing Resource

FREE Stroke Support Group -- 4th Tuesday of Every Month

📅 4th Tuesday of Every Month (Next: August 28, 2026)
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 The Resurgent, Greensboro, NC

Cone Health offers a free stroke support group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Next meeting: August 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM at The Resurgent, Greensboro. Open to stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members.

Contact: Jamie Stephens | jamie.stephenslynch@conehealth.com
BrightView Health -- Recovery Services & TransportationOngoing Resource

BrightView Health -- Bus Passes & Relapse Prevention Group

📅 Ongoing
⏰ Weekly group sessions + bus passes by appointment
📍 BrightView Health (Bus Route 9)

BrightView Health is now offering two new services for active patients: 1) Bus passes available for active patients to help eliminate transportation barriers to care. BrightView is on BUS ROUTE 9. Contact Rodney Parrish, Center Director, for eligibility criteria. 2) Relapse Prevention Group -- a weekly group session helping patients learn coping skills, identify triggers, and build strategies to maintain recovery. Currently open to active patients only. Call 336-500-1866 to set up an appointment.

Contact: Elizabeth Hipsher | e.hipsher@brightviewhealth.com | 📞 336-500-1866
Cone Health -- Youth CessationOngoing Resource

FREE Youth Tobacco, Vaping & Nicotine Cessation Program (N.O.T.)

📅 Ongoing Enrollment
📍 Cone Health, Greensboro, NC

Cone Health offers a free youth tobacco, vaping, and nicotine cessation program (N.O.T. - Not On Tobacco). Ongoing enrollment. Contact Jarred Voss to enroll or learn more.

Contact: Jarred Voss | jarred.voss@conehealth.com | 📞 336-890-3928
Cone Health -- Cooking ClassesOngoing Resource

FREE Monthly Cooking Classes -- Cone Health Center for Health Equity

📅 Every 3rd Monday of the Month
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Cone Health Center for Health Equity, Greensboro, NC

Cone Health Center for Health Equity offers free monthly cooking classes every 3rd Monday at 6:30 PM. Learn healthy cooking tips and recipes. Contact Porsha Walker for details.

FREE Monthly Cooking Classes -- Cone Health Center for Health Equity flyer
Contact: Porsha Walker | porsha.walker@conehealth.com
YWCA Latino Family Center -- Programs & ServicesOngoing Resource

YWCA Latino Family Center -- Programs & Services

📅 Ongoing Programs
⏰ Contact for schedule
📍 YWCA Greensboro

The YWCA Latino Family Center provides programs and services supporting the Latino community in Greensboro and the greater Triad area. Bilingual programs flyer available in English and Spanish. Programs support youth, families, and community engagement. The YWCA Latino Family Center is part of the YWCA Greensboro, working to eliminate racism and empower women.

YWCA Latino Family Center -- Programs & Services flyer
Health Research -- NC A&T

Volunteers Needed -- BSG Fiber Gut Microbiome Research Study

📅 Ongoing enrollment
📍 NC A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

NC A&T State University (Dr. Hye Won Kang, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Dr. Marc D. Cook, Kinesiology) is seeking volunteers ages 30-50 with healthy body conditions and low daily fiber intake (less than 15g/day) for a research study examining the effects of Brewers' Spent Grain (BSG) fiber on gut microbiome and metabolic markers. Eligible participants complete health questionnaires, a body composition test, donate stool and blood samples, and take a BSG fiber supplement. Allergy alert: do not participate if allergic to wheat, barley, or gluten. Participation is compensated with a $300 gift card. IRB-approved.

Contact: Dr. Hye Won Kang / Dr. Marc D. Cook | mnlabncat@gmail.com | 📞 336-285-4008
School Health Alliance for Forsyth CountyOngoing Resource

Health Care Available for WS/FCS Students -- School Health Alliance for Forsyth County

📅 Ongoing -- Enroll Anytime
⏰ Open year-round, in-person & virtual appointments
📍 Multiple WS/FCS school sites (see full list below)

Any student Pre-K through 12th grade enrolled in WSFCS can receive services through the School Health Alliance for Forsyth County (SHA). Locations are open year-round with in-person and virtual appointments. Services include: Physical Exams (Well Child Visits), Health Screenings, Sports Physicals, Immunizations, Sick & Minor Injury Care, COVID-19 & Flu Testing, Nutrition Services, Mental Health Screenings (Assessment, Evaluation & Therapy), and Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management. Brick & Mortar Clinics: Mineral Springs Elementary & Middle School (4527 Ogburn Ave, Winston-Salem 27105); Petree Elementary School (3815 Old Greensboro Rd, Winston-Salem 27101); Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (1215 N Cameron Ave, Winston-Salem 27101); North Forsyth High School -- immunizations offered (5705 Shattalon Dr, Winston-Salem 27105); Ashley Elementary School (1647 NE Ashley School Circle, Winston-Salem 27105); Moore Elementary School (451 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem 27103); Old Town Elementary School -- immunizations offered (3930 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem 27106). Mobile Medical Unit Sites (immunizations offered at all): Parkland High School (1600 Brewer Rd, Winston-Salem 27127); Konnoak Middle School (410 Haverhill St, Winston-Salem 27127); Carver High School (3545 Carver School Rd, Winston-Salem 27105); Glenn High School (1600 Union Cross Rd, Kernersville 27284); Hanes Magnet Middle School (2355 Pleasant St, Winston-Salem 27107); Easton Elementary School (734 Clemmonsville Circle, Winston-Salem 27107). To enroll: visit SHAforsyth.com, call the clinic, or scan the QR code on the flyer, then submit an enrollment form. Medicaid and other insurances accepted. Services are offered without regard for ability to pay.

Contact: School Health Alliance for Forsyth County | 📞 (336) 703-4273
Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks / WSTA / Forsyth County Health & Human ServicesOngoing Resource

Recreation Health -- Monthly Health & Resource Fair

📅 Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
⏰ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Rotating Winston-Salem Recreation Centers (see full 2026 schedule below)

Join Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks, Winston-Salem Transit Authority, and Forsyth County Health and Human Services for a monthly health and resource fair. Held every second Tuesday of the month, 11 AM - 2 PM, at a different recreation center each month. Remaining 2026 dates: September 8 -- Winston-Salem Transit Authority, 100 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (Most Routes); October 13 -- Miller Park Community Center, 400 Leisure Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (Bus Route 95, 103 & 107); November 10 -- Belview Neighborhood Center, 2800 Burgandy St, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (Bus Route 86 & 104); December 8 -- Brown & Douglas Neighborhood Center, 4725 Indiana Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (Bus Route 89 & 91).

Contact: Winston-Salem Recreation & Parks
Kellin Foundation — Youth WellnessOngoing Resource

Connections — Free Wellness Group for Middle School Students

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏰ After school (see registration)
📍 Kellin Foundation, 4010 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC

Connections is a free wellness group for middle school students focused on building confidence, managing stress, and developing healthy coping and social-emotional skills. Next session begins September 3 at the Kellin Foundation.

Kellin Foundation — Youth WellnessOngoing Resource

Teens Gotta Talk — Support Group for High School Students

📅 Monday, September 8, 2026
⏰ After school (see registration)
📍 Kellin Foundation, 4010 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC

Teens Gotta Talk gives high school students a supportive space to connect with peers, explore what they are experiencing, and build healthy coping skills. The next session begins September 8 at the Kellin Foundation.

Kellin Foundation — Recovery SupportOngoing Resource

Elevate U Recovery Support Group — Ages 18-25

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ See registration for schedule
📍 Kellin Foundation, 4010 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC

Elevate U is a new recovery support group for young adults ages 18-25 impacted by substance use. The group offers a supportive space to build coping skills, strengthen recovery, and connect with others who share similar experiences. Referrals welcome.

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