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Your donation promotes a more vibrant and equitable West Roxbury. Every gift counts!

Our Supporters

WRMS expresses our deep gratitude to each of our WRMS Supporters and Sponsors (below). Your generosity makes our work possible. Thank you!

Become a Supporter

Become a Sponsor

Other Ways to Give

Contact our Executive Director for details on these options.

Recurring donations. Monthly transfers help our budget and yours.
Capital gifts. Special opportunities for local beautification projects.
In-kind donations. Items that defray program and event costs.

Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to WRMS’ work and mission. If you want to plug in and meet new neighbors, we’re thrilled to have you!

Just review the Committee options below and fill out this brief form. We’ll get right back to you!

Members: Lauren Stakutis (Co-Chair), Howard Traub (Co-Chair), David Austin, Doris Corbo, Lisa Link, Silvina Mizrahi, Christien Polos, Jacob Robinson (ex officio)
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of every month
Description: This group works to intentionally shape the physical image and character of the district as a destination attractive to the community, business owners, and visitors.
We pay attention to all physical elements in the district such as: storefronts, signs, public spaces, public art, landscaping, window displays, and promotional materials.
Design volunteers also provide input on historic building rehabilitation and appropriate new construction, and educate business and property owners about design and visual upkeep.
Sample Projects: Sidewalk Audit, Tim White Way Redesign, outdoor dining, storefront signage, public murals
Contact: Jacob Robinson, director@wrms.org
Submit Volunteer Interest Form
Members: Jason Brown (Acting Chair), Kanessa Alexander, Meaghan Keenan, Karen Nee, Danielle O’Brien, Jacob Robinson (ex officio)
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of every month
Description: This Commitee’s goal is to build a commercial district that responds to the needs of today’s consumers, thereby strengthening our community’s existing economic assets while diversifying its economic base.
Activities include: retain and expand successful business, ensure a balanced commercial mix, sharpen the merchandising skills of business owners, attract new business aligned with the local market, convert underused commercial space into economically productive property.
Sample Projects: Small Business Workshop & Networking Series, Principles on Commercial and Mixed-Use Developments, market research
Contact: Jacob Robinson, director@wrms.org
Submit Volunteer Interest Form
Members: Brian Trabish (Co-Chair), Elizabeth Hoenscheid (Co-Chair), Antonina Guarino, Joyce Ozer, Jacob Robinson (ex officio), Paige Terry
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of every month
Description: Our Committee aims to shape a positive image to spark community pride and build consumer and investor confidence in the district.
We use advertising, retail promotions, special events, and marketing campaigns, to sell to all stakeholders – shoppers, visitors, investors, current and future business and property owners - on the district’s unique characteristics, business mix, and activities.
Signature and special events are used to provide an enriching sense of place and create bridges between local businesses and our community.
Sample Projects: Art Walk, Westie Fest, Holiday Market, Trolley Tour and Bar Hop, storefront display contests; social media business spotlights
Contact: Jacob Robinson, director@wrms.org
Submit Volunteer Interest Form

Become a Volunteer

The community was busy today at Community Cleanup Day!! Huge thanks to everyone who came out and pitched in. WRMS beautification committee was instrumental in this project and we’re so grateful! 🍂🍁🧹

Thank you you to Cheryl at Images Hair Sa

There are several ways to be part of the WRMS community.

Our WRMS Instagram feed offers regular updates on WRMS activities and local events — with lots of photos!

Our Instagram listing posts job openings at local businesses.

Our WRMS Facebook page posts select highlights of our activities.

Be a Sponsor

WRMS Sponsors provide leadership support for our mission. In return, Sponsors receive valuable public recognition and lead-generating promotion for their business. See our list of current Sponsors below.

See details on Sponsor Benefits.
Become a Sponsor NOW — online!
For more information, contact our Executive Director.