Retail District Improvement

Greater Ashmont Main Street

Phone: 

(617) 825-3846

Email: 

info@greaterashmont.org

Website: 

http://greaterashmont.org//

Mission: 

Greater Ashmont Main Street strives to maintain and further develop our district as a welcoming destination for those from inside and outside the area, offering:

* A transit-oriented, Complete Streets locale that benefits a culturally diverse population,

* A complementary business mix that supports the needs of area residents and civic organizations,

* The appeal of rich historical qualities melded with modern day development, and

* A vibrant social scene offering spaces favorable for community gatherings, which will attract patronage from beyond our region.

Location

1914 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
See map: Google Maps

Upham's Corner Main Street

Phone: 

(617) 265-0363

Email: 

info@uphamscorner.org

Website: 

http://www.uphamscorner.org

Mission: 

Through a partnership of merchants, residents and civic leaders, our Main Street organization will make Upham’s Corner a thriving, multi-cultural, business and entertainment center that attracts people from all over Boston. UCMS was first created in 1996, when a group of passionate neighborhood residents, merchants, and civic leaders banded together to plan and manage the revitalization of the once vibrant Upham's Corner business and residential district. With a volunteer Board of Directors and a small but committed staff, UCMS set out to create new permanent jobs, an optimal mix of retail businesses, and shopping opportunities that fit the needs of residents.

Location

545 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
See map: Google Maps
Key Programs Offered: 

The organization operates under the Four-Point Approach, created by The National Trust for Historic Preservation, to facilitate the revitalization of Upham’s Corner. UCMS mirrors the Four-Point Approach through the use of four committees: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization, and Promotion.

As one of the 19 programs in the Boston Main Streets network, UCMS is an enterprising program that has a track record of innovative project planning and implementation that has raised the profile of the Upham’s Corner Commercial District. Upham’s Corner is becoming more competitive in the retail and entertainment arenas of Boston and is now a highly sought location for new businesses looking for a profitable location.

Created: 
04/28/2011

Columbia Washington Street Neighborhood Association

Phone: 

(617) 989-8668

Email: 

dms152w@aol.com

Mission: 

Our mission is to promote social, economic, environmental justice, crime prevention, neighborhood development, and increase access to resources via transportion. We engage residents to be more active in their community in order to accomplish our mission.

Key Partners: 

Four Corners Action Coalition

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Attend the Monthly meetings

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Fields Corner Civic Association

Phone: 

(617) 436-1287

Email: 

debbie_sousa@comcast.net

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

The group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Kit Clark Senior Services at 1500 Dorchester Avenue (changed from St. Ambrose church). We hold a combined November-December meeting the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. In June our meeting and Annual Awards night is on the third Tuesday, before we break for the summer.

Mission: 

To improve the livability of Field's Corner by advocating for quality government service. And to inform residents of programs and initiatives, so that they may use them to improve their lives, their homes and their neighborhhood.

Location

Kit Clark Senior Services
1500 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
United States
See map: Google Maps
Key Partners: 

Kit Clark Senior Center, Dorchester Youth Academy, Field's Corner Main Street, Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, Viet-Aid, Close to Home, Area C-11 and the All Dorchester Sports Leaque.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Come to a meeting! Member dues: Individual $10.00 - Must be 18 years old Family $15.00 - Must be 18 years old Elderly $7.00 - Must be over 60 years old Non-voting Members $25.00

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Created: 
12/03/2010

Fields Corner Main Street

Phone: 

(617) 474-1432

Fax: 

(617) 822-3613

Email: 

fcms@fieldscorner.org

Website: 

http://www.fieldscorner.org

Mission: 

1) To ensure that Fields Corner continues to be a thriving, welcoming, secure district comprised of diverse businesses serving residents and attractive to visitors. 2) To promote Fields Corner encouraging more people to live, work, shop, and dine in the district.

Key Partners: 

City of Boston, Neighborhood Health Plan

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Residents can join one or more of our committees and subcommittees: Design, Promotion, Cleanup, Economic Restructuring, Organization and Fundraising. Or they can get involved with planning our special events or working on our elder-friendly business district.

Key Programs Offered: 

Created Elder Friendly Business District program to improve businesses, infrastructure, access and services to encourage older adults to shop in Fields Corner.

Launched "Don't Spot the Dot" anti-litter campaign with Mayor Menino in April 2007 to promote keeping Fields Corner clean. Distributed brooms and dustpans to 110 businesses in the district. In the second year of the campaign, gave presentations to local area schools and after school programs.

Recruited 10 businesses to participate in the Boston Community Change Card program, a loyalty program for local businesses that gives rebates to cardholders and their chosen nonprofit beneficiaries.

Collaborated with the Dorchester Holiday Celebrations Committee on annual tree lighting event and promoted businesses offering discounts during the holidays.

Organized high-profile annual gala event, Dancing with the Stars of Boston, with celebrity dancers, professional dancers and celebrity judges at UMass Boston.

Co-sponsored successful "Martinis on the Avenue" fundraisers with St. Mark's Area Main Street.

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Created: 
11/22/2010

Project RIGHT, Inc.

Phone: 

(617) 541-5454

Email: 

jmartinez@projectright.org

Website: 

http://www.projectright.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Mission: 

Our mission is to promote resident involvement in neighborhood stabilization and economic development within the community of Greater Grove Hall (Roxbury and North Dorchester).

Location

Project R.I.G.H.T. Inc
320A Blue Hill Avenue
Grove Hall, MA 02121
United States
See map: Google Maps
Key Partners: 

Holborn, Gannett, Gaston, Otisfield Betterment Association Garrison Trotter Neighborhood Association Devon, Normandy, Brunswick Residents Association Fayston Street Residents Association Pasadena, Supple & Columbia

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Though various forums such as coming to community and neighborhood meetings and participating in these meeting by voicing your concerns and assisting with solutions to problems. You can volunteer in our office on a project or initiative of your choosing.

Key Programs Offered: 

Grove Hall Safe Neighborhood Initiative/ Weed and Seed
Grove Hall Youth Workers Alliance
Mike & Al's Basketball League
Grove Hall Gay Straight Lesbian Alliance (Thursdays at 3:30)
Grove Hall Problem Properties Task Force
Grove Hall Youth Outreach Connection
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Services (DAPS)
Multi-Unit Housing Initiative
Grove Hall Getting Healthier

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Four Corners Main Street

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

PO Box 240877 Dorchester, MA 02124

Phone: 

(617) 697-1447

Email: 

mainstreet4c@juno.com

Website: 

http://www.fourcornersms.org

Mission: 

In partnership with the community, create a lively business district, fostering commercial revitalization, strengthening small businesses and encouraging new enterprises.

Location

Four Corners Main Street
450 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
See map: Google Maps
Key Partners: 

Boston Main Streets/City of Boston, residents, merchants, other non-profit organizations

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Contact the executive director.

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Created: 
10/29/2009

John W. McCormack Civic Association

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

McCormack Civic Association 72 Roseclair Street Dorchester, MA 02125

Phone: 

617-710-3793

Email: 

mccormackcivic@aol.com

Website: 

http://www.mccormackcivic.org/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Meeting Time: M-F, 7pm M-F, 9am-9pm

Mission: 

To support and act as a liason to any of our residents concerns, issues and initiatives

Location

John W. McCormack Civic Association
72 Roseclair Street
Dorchester, MA 02125, MA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

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