GHA Site Map
Gateway Plaza
| Community Profile | ||
|---|---|---|
| When Built | 1975 | |
| Number of Units | 221 | |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 | |
| Unit Size | 0-1 Bedroom | 218 |
| 2 Bedroom | 2 | |
| 3 Bedroom | 1 | |
| Racial Mix | White | 42 |
| Black | 176 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Family Size | 1 | |
| Number of Residents | 221 | |
| Family vs. Elderly | 96/123 | |
| Average Income | $9,641 | |
| Average Rent | $225 | |
| Breakdown of Rent | $0-100 | 30 |
| $101-200 | 72 | |
| $201-300 | 71 | |
| $301-400 | 33 | |
| $401-500 | 13 | |
| $501-600 | 0 | |
| $601-999 | 0 | |
| Flat Rent | 22 | |
| Average Flat Rent | $384 | |
Community Programs
The Gateway Plaza Wellness Clinic is staffed by faculty and students from the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. The staff provides general health assessments, including screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar levels, weight loss/gain, and medication adherence.
Guilford County Technical College provides a sewing class for residents two times a week. In addition, a crafts class meets once a week.
Senior Resources of Guilford conducts the Congregate Meal Program at Gateway Plaza. The program operates Monday through Friday, and residents who are registered to participate receive a free lunch, but a donation is requested.
The GHA Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is available to residents of Gateway. The FSS Program offers opportunities for residents to improve their economic future. FSS coordinates education, training and job placement programs to help residents become more economically self-sufficient. There is currently one resident in the FSS program and no families have an escrow.
The Resident Services Counselor for Older Adults coordinates activities, programs and supportive services, ranging from counseling to referrals for benefit programs, for residents of Gateway Plaza to help them live independently.
Resident Services provides referrals for emergency assistance to residents of all communities who are in need of assistance with rent, utilities, food and furniture. A Resident Services Coordinator provides technical assistance to all Resident Councils.
Renovations to Gateway Plaza from 2006 to Present
| Project Description | Year | Cost | Funding Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Card System | 2006 | $5,516 | Capital Fund FYE 2003 |
| Replace 223 Refrigerators | 2006 | $71,298 | Capital Fund FYE 2003 |
| Replace 222 Ranges | 2006 | $53,637 | Capital Fund FYE 2003 |
| Upgrade Elevator | 2006 | $562,701 | Capital Fund Bond Financing |
| Repair Parking Lot | 2007 | $2,000 | Capital Fund Bond Financing |
| Replace Generator | 2008 | $131,500 | Capital Fund FYE 2006 |
| Install Rangehood/Cabinets | 2008 | $146,701 | Capital Fund FYE 2006 |
| Install Fire Panel & Smoke Detectors | 2008 | $31,730 | Capital Fund FYE 2008 |
| Replace Boiler | 2009 | $58,883 | Capital Fund FYE 2007 |
| Remove and Install Window Screens (In Progress) | 2009 | $15,000 | Capital Fund FYE 2005 |
| Replace Simplex Fire Lights | 2009 | $18,564 | Capital Fund FYE 2005 |
| Install Window Blinds | 2009 | $41,374 | Capital Fund FYE 2008 |
| Upgrade fire alarm and smoke sensors | 2009 | $19,510 | Capital Fund FYE 2008 |
| Repair Sidewalks | 2009 | $4,971 | Capital Fund FYE 2008 |
| Purchase of 16 AC unit for inventory replacement | 2010 | $27,384 | Capital Fund FYE 2009 |
| Water Conservation Retrofits (In Progress) | 2011 | $118,942 | Energy Performance Contract Loan |
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