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Celebrating Black History Month: Part 3

Join us for the finale of our Black History Month Series. Get ready for energy-packed rhythms during this traditional Congolese drum performance led by Pline Mounzeo, a professional musician from Brazzaville, who has toured in Africa, Europe and the U.S. Accompanied by Ken Wilson from Orange County who has played for over 40 years. Co-sponsored by Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation. Min: 15/ Max: 21

Date: Fri, Feb 18    Time: 2 pm    Fee: FREE 
Location: Seymour Hybrid      Activity # 313077-05      Register by: Fri, Feb 11

Zoom 101: Personalize Your Experience

Have questions about Zoom? Join Meghan for an overview of Zoom, how to personalize your experience, and common issues that may arise. If you typically use a mobile device, tablet, or laptop please bring it with you. For those who use a desktop, you are still welcome to join and learn. Min: 5/ Max: 10

Date: Tue, Feb 22     Time: 10:30 am     Location: Passmore    Activity Code: 214044-01      Register by: Tue, Feb 15      Fee: FREE

Caregiver Education Series:
Caring at Different Levels of Care

Caregivers face different challenges in different situations. Having a loved one at home is different from caring for someone living in an assisted living facility. MSW Interns Kenesha Wood and Kim Snipes will discuss how to plan for different caregiving situations as your loved one requires changes to their care plan. Contact Kendall (919-245-4278) for more information. 

Registration: Register in advance here

Broadening Your Knowledge of Investing

Your family's goals are unique to you. Your investment strategy should be too. This presentation is an expanded look at the 'how" of creating an investing strategy as well as the investment components that form your financial picture. And we'll discuss investing as a process and a journey toward your goals. Min 3/Max 15

Date: Wed, Feb 23     Time: 3 – 4 pm     Location: Seymour     
Activity Code: 314710 -01     Register by: Wed, Feb 16      Fee: FREE

Mardi Gras Gumbo

It’s Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras returns to Passmore and we plan to celebrate with a hot bowl of Chicken Gumbo and King Cake. Be sure to wear the Mardi Gras colors (purple, green, and gold) and give us a shout out as you pick up your dinner in our back parking lot. You will be directed to line up for our drive through prior to being served. Min: 15/Max: 25

Date: Tue, Mar 1      Time: 4 – 5 pm      Fee: FREE Location: Passmore      Activity Code: 223011-01       Registration: Tue, Feb 15     

Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA)

The EHA was created to help Orange County residents with low incomes prevent eviction and homelessness and secure and maintain stable housing. Assistance is available to households  in Orange County that:

1. Earn no more than 30% of the area median income 
2. Have an urgent need for housing assistance that is related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 
3. Do not have adequate resources to cover the cost of their housing need.

Rent, mortgage and utility payments, security deposits, application fees and other emergency housing-related expenses are eligible for reimbursement.

To learn more or to apply, call the Orange County Housing Helpline at 919-245-2655 or visit Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) Program

The program is funded by Orange County and the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, along with state and federal funding.

Financial Assistance for Housing Payments

The NC Homeowner Financial Assistance Fund is now accepting applications from North Carolina homeowners whose finances were impacted by the pandemic and who need assistance with housing-related expenses.

Homeowners can learn more and apply for help by calling 1-855-MY-NCHAF (1-855-696-2423) or by visiting NCHomeownerAssistance.gov.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Orange County NC VITA is a program of OCDOA's Volunteer Connect 55+ that provides FREE federal and NC state income tax preparation to eligible individuals with low-to-moderate income, regardless of age or county of residence.  

Due to the Coronavirus, we will offer two virtual services: GetYourRefund.org by Code for America and MyFreeTaxes.com by United Way.

Both services are available 24/7.

Caregiver Supports

Support groups, educational programs, Memory Café, and Care Partner Collaborative; gather and stay connected with us online or in-person, depending on the program.  For upcoming programs download our Current Caregiver Programming flyer.  For more caregiver resources, sign up for the monthly Community News for Caregivers e-newsletter.

Low Income Household
Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

 LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that will help eligible households and families afford water and wastewater services, providing a one-time payment for eligible low-income households paid directly to the utility company. LIHWAP runs through September 2023 or until the funds are exhausted. Apply online at www.epass.nc.gov or call/visit your local County Department of Social Services. Learn more download the LIHWAP flier.

Senior Center Fee Payment and Financial Assistance

The Orange County Senior Centers strive to be accessible and welcoming to all seniors.  If you want to participate in senior center fee-based activities and are unable, or unwilling, to pay a required fee, you may still participate.

Furthermore, a selection of free activities and programs are available to seniors age 55 and over. Read more.

The Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.  Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.