Carroll Gardens Association, Inc.

Upcoming Housing Education Workshops

UPDATE: Home Weatherization, the equivalent of “ways to reduce your home’s energy costs in winter and in summer” has been POSTPONED. We will reschedule the event for early summer, so stay tuned! Remember, funds are only committed through the NYS Weatherization Assistance Program year 2013-2014. Feel free to call us (718) 243-9301 if you want […]

Business Plan Basics Workshop on Mar. 6th, 2014

The next workshop in our Entrepreneur/Business Assistance Workshop Series is on Business Plan Basics. Join us on Thursday, March 6th at 5:30 PM as Jennefer Gustafsson of the Women’s Business Center walks you through the basic elements of a business plan and how it is a living document that grows with your business. Be sure to […]

UPDATE: Legal Business Structures Workshop on April 3, 2014

Note: Previously cancelled due to snow.

Free Affordable Rental Housing Workshop on Feb. 5th, 2014

CGA Relaunches Free Computer Training Program

Since the organization started offering Free Computer Classes in April 2011, the training has been very popular and has attracted participants that included community residents, low-income individuals, the unemployed, persons with disabilities, veterans, immigrants and minorities, city workers, the youth and seniors. Over the next six months, Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. will be offering 5 […]

Hyde & Watson Foundation, thank you for the computer upgrade!

Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. has received a $5,000 grant from the Hyde & Watson Foundation. The grant has allowed the organization to upgrade computers and purchase a new printer for the CGA Training Center. With the new equipment, CGA is relaunching its Free Computer Training Program, starting with the First Training Cycle for 2014 on Microsoft Office. Carroll Gardens […]

CGA and SBA: 2014 Entrepreneur/Business Assistance Workshop Series

CGA Continues Its Neighborhood Holiday Tradition

Last Friday night, Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. (CGA) held its 7th Annual Columbia Waterfront District Tree Lighting at the Human Compass Garden (located at the intersection of Columbia Street and Sackett Street). Although a bit chilly, we were pleased that there was no rain (unlike last year) and kept warm by gathering around the fireplace. […]

7th Annual Columbia Waterfront District Tree Lighting on Friday, December 13th from 6pm to 7:30pm

Join us for the 7th Annual Columbia Waterfront District Tree Lighting on Friday, December 13th from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Human Compass Garden (Columbia & Sackett Streets).  Dan Kurfirst Trio will perform holiday music; there will be free refreshments compliments of local restaurants; and Santa will arrive on the FDNY Local 202 truck with […]

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