Save the date…
And back by popular demand, WRFORP will again have an enjoyable and lively fundraiser to support Rosie’s Place and Roslindale Food Pantry. Our next casual—but important—fundraiser will be at The Substation in Roslindale Village. Mark your calendar and join us Monday, June 8th, 4-7 PM.
Our 2026 Campership Fundraiser was a great success, thanks to you! Because of your concern and generosity, we raised over $6000 so that local children living in stressful situations will have the opportunity to have fun in caring summer camp programs including Sibling Connections, Parkway Community YMCA, and Sunset Point Camp.
This is a team effort. In addition to individuals, we also thank our generous corporate donor Enbridge Inc.
WRFORP Board
If you were unable to participate earlier, it’s easy to make a gift
We send a big “Thank You!” to everyone who made our Harvest Brunch & Raffle on November 2nd at the Irish Social Club a great success!
We are grateful to our corporate donors, Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Wegmans, Starbucks, Dunkin’, Rapid7, and LOQi, and local favorites, Henry’s Market, The Pearl Plates, and Parkway Community YMCA, for their generosity and support. We also thank Sue Chandler, Chief External Relations Officer at Rosie’s, for coming to tell us about the steadily-expanding services they are providing to help close the gap for folks impacted by contracting government support.
Congratulations to Board members Jean Corbo-Hudak and Katie Walsh, who ably co-chaired the event this year for the first time. They picked up the baton from Board members-emeritae Alicia O’Brien and Sally Shuman, who set the standard for our fall brunch for many years.
It was wonderful to see so many constant friends and to welcome new ones. Thanks to your participation, we continue to support Rosie’s Place and the Roslindale Food Pantry as they get ready to help our neighbors in need during the holiday season.
We couldn’t do it without your generosity! Thank you so much.
WRFORP Board
If you were unable to attend, it’s easy to make a gift
Thank you to all the Roche Bros. shoppers who supported our October 26th Food Drive to benefit the Roslindale Food Pantry.
Donors expressed their heartfelt concern for their neighbors who rely on SNAP assistance and gave generously. WRFORP board members and volunteers were delighted to deliver a pickup truck full of peanut butter, rice, beans, cereal, and more to the Roslindale Food Pantry. A special thank you to Kathy Johnston for coordinating another successful Food Drive.
The Rosebuddies program began in 2003 with three young, dedicated students: Kara, Laura, and Michaela. They began by having food drives for the Roslindale Food Pantry and serving meals at Rosie’s Place. This youth volunteer group has grown, and over the past 13 years has included many middle and high school boys and girls from the Roslindale and West Roxbury community.
Many schools now recognize the importance of community service and require their students to gather community service points or hours by participation in worthwhile community service activities. Participation in the Rosebuddies is a great community service opportunity, and the group currently enjoys over 20 volunteers who routinely help with our food drives and major events.
If you are interested in joining the Rosebuddies, please contact Doris Corbo at doriscorbo@yahoo.com.
West Roxbury Friends of Rosie's Place 