EGLESTON SQUARE MAIN STREET
"That great neighborhood where Roxbury & Jamaica Plain shake hands"
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Economic Development and Small Business Assistance
Economic Development and Small Business Assistance initiatives work to strengthen and grow the neighborhood’s business district in an equitable, inclusive and sustainable way. Example initiatives include:
● Attract new enterprises, fill district vacancies, and cultivate relationships with property owners
● Conduct research and collect data relevant to economic development
● Organize promotions, events and programs to promote local businesses
● Evaluate proposals for new development and business in Egleston
Square
● Support existing business owners and entrepreneurs through
one-on-one assistance, resources, and other programs and services
Art and Public Spaces
This program creates an environment that strengthens the economic vitality and health of the district. Creative placekeeping reflects and preserves a place’s identities and cultures, highlighting the uniqueness of Egleston Square. Through collaboration with neighborhood groups, artists, partner organizations, and the City of Boston, we beautify and revitalize the neighborhood’s storefronts, streetscapes, parks and green spaces. Example projects include:
● Advocating for the restoration of the Egleston Square Peace Garden
● La Isla: a public pop-up series for creative placekeeping, public health, and economic recovery from COVID-19
● Supporting green space/streetscape improvements including Robert Lawson Park and Dixwell Park
● Public art, such as murals, banners, and art installations
● Storefront improvements through the City of Boston
Quality of Life
We work with volunteers and partner organizations on trauma-informed practices attending to community health. This includes public safety, walkability, transportation, community building and other complex issues that impact the success of Egleston Square businesses and the well-being of our community.
Volunteers with expertise, experience or interest in community health; recovery, addiction, and mental illness; homelessness; transportation/ pedestrian safety, and youth and elder issues are especially welcomed.
Example projects or initiatives include:
● Summit for a Safe and Healthy Egleston in December 2019
● One Egleston: Looking Good, Feeling Better in January 2020
● Winter coat drives
● Involvement / advocacy around the Egleston Square Transit Redesign
● Organizing inclusive community events and programs in the
neighborhood
Community Building, Organizing and Fundraising
Egleston Square Main Street sustains neighborhood revitalization as a grassroots effort by bringing together neighbors, merchants, and youth. In order to do this, we must grow our organization and build critical resources for our neighborhood. Example projects include:
● Raising funds for the organization through fundraising events, applying for grants, cultivating relationships with donors
● Promoting Egleston Square Main Street and our business district
● Recruiting and training volunteers
● Organizing community-building activities
Where we work
External reviews

Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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EGLESTON SQUARE MAIN STREET
Board of directorsas of 02/23/2023
Rosana Javier-Mangone
Latino Beauty Salon
Term: 2020 -
Anne Hernández
Boston Public Schools
Karen Sama
826Boston
Manuel Feliz
Boston Express
Eugenia Arroyo
East Coast School of Applied Martial Arts, Arroyo's Program
Timothy Reardon
Resident, MAPC
Paola Liendo
JPNDC
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as: