Summer 2019 Newsletter
Happy Summer from CGA where we are excited to share some powerful updates in our work advancing economic and housing justice!
Joining the Fight for a Public Bank in NYC
We are excited to join a growing coalition of organizations across NYC looking to divest from Wall Street and establish a public bank, as part of a broader vision for economic and racial justice. Stay tuned for opportunities to support the campaign and check out Public Bank NYC for more information.
Workers in NYC making history!
After years of planning and organizing, Brightly Carroll Gardens members launched the country’s first worker cooperative franchise! Read more about their transformative model with news coverage from Fast Company and Non Profit Quarterly.
Community Potluck & BBQ!
We are teaming up with the Southwest Brooklyn Tenant Union to celebrate the summer! Check out the Facebook event and share with your friends, family, and neighbors.
Actions against Family Separation and Detention
With Hand in Hand and Make the Road NY we supported playdate protests calling for our elected officials to close the detention centers and demanding Amazon to end their business with ICE (which you can read more about here). To get involved with upcoming actions contact Ben at bfgoogins@cganyc.org
We Rise Nanny Training Program
Congratulations to our We Rise Nanny Training summer cohort! We completed another cycle where participants trained in Social and Emotional Development, Child Nutrition, CPR/First Aid, Workers Rights, Communication with Families, Home as a Workplace, and Pediatrics. To learn more or register for the next cycle contact cgnannies@gmail.com
Join our Southwest Brooklyn Fall Festival!
Check out the event website to learn more and register as a vendor or non profit, and be sure to save the date: Saturday September 14th from 12pm – 5pm.
