April 10, 2020 Newsletter
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News and Updates
Your local resource for happenings
in and around the district.
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In this newsletter:
- A Warm Local Message from Taylor Schilling
- Business Listing & Ways to Support Local Safely
- A Milestone for Perfect 10 Unisex Salon
- West Rox Businesses in Action Supporting the Front Line
- PPE Donation requests from West Roxbury VA Hospital
- Services for Boston Residents Affected by COVID-19
- Resources for West Roxbury Businesses and Employees
- 2020 Census
- Help Flatten the Curve
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Taylor Schilling Shares A Message of Support and Unity with Her Hometown of West Roxbury
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Taylor Schilling, American Actress known for her role on the hit Netflix show,
Orange is the New Black
, was born and raised in West Roxbury. She graciously filmed a video for us to share with the community about her experience growing up in West Roxbury and visiting her favorite spots on Centre Street. She also offers a message of hope for these unprecedented times.
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WRMS will be posting more videos on our social media accounts in the next several days from community members, local business owners, athletes, city officials, and a few more special guests to share words of reflection, inspiration, hope, and encouragement.
Local business owners: If you would like to create a short video about how you're doing, who you're thankful for, and how the community can help, please email
[email protected]
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Business Listing
Takeout, delivery, shipping, gift cards, and other ways to support local safely.
The businesses of West Roxbury are run by our friends and neighbors. They touched our lives every day. Now, more than ever, we need to support them through this crisis. Our businesses have given generously to so many community initiatives including the Taste of West Roxbury, Corrib 5k, Mary Mulvey Jacobson's Families in Need, Rosie's Place, Rose's Bounty Food Pantry, the Holiday Market, and many more. We can repay the favor now!
Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting district businesses on our social media. You will learn from the owner of the shop how you can help them, whether it is through gift card sales, online shopping, or an online fundraising campaign.
Check our
website
for the latest listing of open businesses, takeout/delivery options, and gift certificates. A Boston-wide list of open businesses can be found
here
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As a reminder, residents are encouraged to remain in their homes as much as possible throughout the day and only leave for essential needs, including trips to the grocery store, pharmacy, emergency meal sites and other essential services. Residents are discouraged from visiting essential businesses only to browse and should be mindful of only visiting essential businesses to pick-up essential items.
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Happy 5-Year Anniversary to Perfect 10 Unisex Salon!
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Congratulations on five successful years! We know the doors will be open again soon and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. In the meantime, we are sending you lots of love and so glad to have you in the West Roxbury Main Street neighborhood district.
Check out read this
great interview
about Kanessa Alexander, owner of Perfect 10.
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West Rox Businesses Serving the Front Line & Supporting Each Other
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Johnny's Takeaway is feeding the front line
"So far, YOU, the fine people of this country have donated 1,220 meals to support the front line workers of the hospitals here in MA.
Channel 7 picked up our first round of donations on Saturday to MGH. We have attached pictures below.
We aren't stopping yet. We will be delivering meals for the next 5 weeks on Saturday's & Wednesday's.
We have gathered donations from Boston & all surrounding towns, as well as Colorado, Texas, Florida, and Washington.
WOW! We will be here cooking as long as you need us to!
Thank you from the frontline responders, families impacted by Covid-19 & all of us @ Johnny's Takeaway."
Also, check out this podcast interview from
Vistaprint Small Business Stories
to hear Chef Johnny
talk about changing focus to offer food delivery, keeping his staff engaged and his plan to help support medical workers on the frontlines.
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Centre Street business,
Imperial Promotions
, launches #RestaurantStrong initiative. The spread of COVID-19 and widespread efforts to keep people at home has led to astounding numbers of restaurant employees suddenly without a paycheck.
For several decades, Imperial Promotions has served the hospitality industry with branded apparel. To support the industry in this time of great need, the designers at Imperial Promotions have created a custom cap, highlighted by a symbol of appreciation and love for restaurant employees.
The foundation has teamed up with Samuel Adams to support those from the Massachusetts restaurant industry who have been impacted by the Covid-19 closures. Imperial Promotions will offer reduced pricing for volume purchases and provide free shipping as well.
Purchase Here
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Sofia's Italian Stakehouse
is providing 50% discount for nurses and healthcare professionals on take-out orders.
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Top it Off’s
#SupportLocal campaign allows stores that carry our line around the country, to offer their own store promo codes that result in a revenue share when their customers shop on our website – and their customers get free shipping.
The response has been enthusiastic to say the least! It's a great way for us to support our Main Street gift shops while their doors are closed.
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PPE Donation Requests from the West Roxbury VA Hospital
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Do you have spare PPE?
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donated to the Medical Center goes through an inspection process and is used accordingly. Some will be distributed to the frontline COVID-19 workers and others will be distributed to support staff not working directly with COVID patients. Please know that your donation will be put into use in the correct manner.
"Our frontline COVID-19 staff want to thank you for your donation of Personal Protective Equipment. Your donations bring a sense of community and encourage us to continue providing quality, high standard care to our Honored Veterans especially during these unprecedented times."
Email
[email protected]
or call (857) 203-5135 if you would like to schedule a donation drop-off.
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Resources for West Rox Businesses and Employers
We are continuing to track updates and resources for the businesses in West Roxbury affected by the pandemic. Please reach out if we can be of assistance or if you have not been receiving the emails we are sending to our business distribution list.
WRMS hosted a virtual workshop this week on the topic of social media, PR and storytelling. Email us if you would like a recording of the presentation. We have another workshop coming up on Monday, April 13th, on using Canva for social media graphic design.
Register here
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We encourage all small biz owners to visit
boston.gov/small-business
to sign up for updates from the City of Boston and view additional resources including the city's Financial Relief Handbook. We also encourage all eligible small businesses to apply for the Small Business Relief Fund.
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Financial Support for Residents in Need ...
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The Census has never been more accessible. You can respond to the 2020 Census
online (
my2020census.gov
), over the phone, or by mail. You can respond to the 2020
Census online or over the phone in 13 different languages.
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HELP FLATTEN THE CURVE
To protect Bostonians and their families from the spread of the virus, residents are reminded to practice caution: wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol; avoid shaking hands; cover your coughs and sneezes; clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces; and avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you think you might be sick, please call your doctor or 311 to be connected to the Mayor's Health Line. Residents are also reminded to practice social distancing: keep your distance from others (6 feet apart); avoid crowded places.
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Thank you to our annual sponsors:
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West Roxbury Main Streets is proud member of the
Main Street America
Network and an accredited Main Street Program
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Please consider a tax-deductible donation to West Roxbury Main Streets today.
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The mission of West Roxbury Main Streets (WRMS) is to strengthen the economic vitality, physical appearance, and unique local character of West Roxbury's commercial district.
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Engage with us:
1842 Centre Street, #206, West Roxbury, 02132 | 617.325.6400 | [email protected] | wrms.org
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