In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed on Sunday, June 15, the Guilford County Division of Social Services (DSS) is hosting a “Beyond Age” Community Event on Friday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the parking lot of DSS located on 1203 Maple St. in Greensboro.The “Beyond Age” Community Event will feature more than 40 vendors and agencies serving adults and individuals. Attendees can access a wide range of resources, including free health screenings, mobile health units, and a variety of local food trucks.
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Guilford County Family Justice Center (FJC) is celebrating a decade of transformation with a 10th Anniversary Breakfast on Friday, June 6. The FJC 10th Anniversary Breakfast will be hosted at Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The program will include remarks by Board of Commissioner Chair Melvin “Skip” Alston, Commissioner At-Large Kay Cashion, Greensboro Mayor Pro Tem Marikay Abuzuaiter, FJC Director Catherine Johnson and survivor testimonies.
In line with the county’s commitment to helping empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government, Guilford County Manager Michael Halford presented his recommended Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY2026) budget to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during their regular meeting on Thursday, May 15.
With the next school year around the corner, the Guilford County Division of Public Heath urges all parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on required vaccinations before starting kindergarten.Immunizations are not only a critical part of school readiness—they are essential to protecting each child and the community from preventable diseases like measles, mumps and whooping cough.
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed on Sunday, June 15, the Guilford County Family Justice Center’s Elder Justice Committee is seeking nominations from the community for the 2025 Elder Justice Champion Award. This award recognizes individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to protect the rights, dignity, and safety of older adults.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health will offer the MMR vaccine to residents of all ages at the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA mobile clinic in Greensboro on Wednesday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect individuals, especially children, from three potentially serious diseases: measles, mumps and rubella. Who Should Get the MMR Vaccine:
Guilford County Parks Aquatic Centers at Bur-Mil Park, Hagan-Stone Park, and Northeast Park will open on Memorial Day weekend. Pools will open weekends only through Sunday, June 8.Memorial Day weekend schedule:
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Guilford County is hosting two community mental health resource fairs aimed at promoting mental wellness, connecting individuals with support services, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and substance misuse.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health invites citizens to join as community scientists for a study documenting tick species encountered in North Carolina.Conducted by North Carolina State University, the study requests participants to submit ticks they come into contact with naturally in North Carolina. The Guilford County Division of Public Health is partnering with North Carolina State University to distribute free tick collection kits.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health and the City of Greensboro’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) team will honor International Harm Reduction Day 2025 by hosting a special event on May 7. The Harm Reduction Hangout and Resource Expo will be held at Next Door Beer Bar and Bottle Shop in Greensboro from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.