Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. is partnering with the Crime Prevention Division of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office to open a Neighborhood Office at the newly renovated CGA premises, located at 201 Columbia Street. The Kings County DA’s Neighborhood Office will commence operations on March 14, 2010. The Carroll Gardens Association site will be joining […]
Read More Brooklyn DA’s Office to Open Neighborhood Center at CGACarroll Gardens Association, Inc. has recently received an award from the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) Strengthening Communities Fund, Component 1 in an announcement made on December 21, 2011. CGA received the award through a competitive RFP. NYCON’s SCF program will work to build the capacity of eligible community and faith-based organizations that provide […]
Read More CGA Receives NYCON Strengthening Communities Fund AwardCarroll Gardens Association, Inc. and the Union Street/Columbia Street Merchant Association are sponsoring the 4th Annual Columbia Waterfront Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will be held on Friday, December 10th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Human Compass Garden, located at the corner of Columbia Street and Sackett Street. Children (and adults too) […]
Read More 4th Annual Columbia Waterfront Tree Lighting CeremonyCarroll Gardens Association, Inc. will hold an Entitlement Workshop on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the CGA Office located at 201 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Ms. Cynthia Gonzalez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will conduct the workshop and discuss programs and services that benefit families, children, young adults, the […]
Read More CGA to Hold Entitlement WorkshopAlmost 70 people including tenants, community residents, and the general public participated in the Free Health Clinic sponsored by Carroll Gardens Association, Inc., in collaboration with Preferred Health Partners. The Health Fair was held on Friday, October 29th, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the CGA Office located at 201 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, New […]
Read More CGA Health Fair DayCarroll Gardens Association, Inc. will hold a FREE Health Clinic in collaboration with Preferred Health Partners, a Brooklyn-based medical provider. Preferred Health Partners has 11 locations throughout Brooklyn, including a medical office at Carroll Street. The Free Health Clinic will be held on Friday, October 29th, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the CGA […]
Read More CGA to Sponsor Free Health ClinicThe Board of Directors of Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. has named Vilma V. Heramia, CEcD as the new Acting Executive Director for the organization effective September 1, 2010. Ms. Heramia succeeds Ms. Jeanne DiLascio, former Acting Executive Director, who passed away in June 2010. Ms. Heramia has over 20 years experience in housing, community development, […]
Read More CGA Board Names Vilma Heramia as Acting Executive DirectorNYCEDC is hosting a series of collaborative workshops in 2010 to develop a vision for improving the BQE Enhancement study area. At the first workshop in May, designers solicited advice, input, and local experience for this section of the BQE. At the second workshop in July, designers will present initial conceptual plans and gather feedback. […]
Read More The BQE Community Planning WorkshopAs many of you know, Carroll Gardens Association recently lost its Acting Executive Director, Ms. Jeanne DiLascio, last June 25, 2010. We will always remember Jeanne for her selfless commitment to the community and those who are disadvantaged. Jeanne was born, raised and ultimately worked in all areas of Brooklyn. Jeanne’s loyal service to Brooklyn […]
Read More In Memoriam: Jeanne DiLascioCarroll Gardens Association, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization incorporated in May 1971 and dedicated to providing affordable housing and economic development to the neighborhoods of Southwest Brooklyn, that include Red Hook, the Columbia Street Waterfront District, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus and Sunset Park. CGA is also a designated Neighborhood Preservation Company (NPC) by […]
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