The West End Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization on a mission to make the West End Theatre District a more attractive place to live, visit, and do business. Supported by an active group of neighbors, business owners, and stakeholders, we are dedicated to the continued resurgence of this community. We operate by envisioning and activating positive change among residential, commercial, governmental, and institutional entities.
Our organized group of volunteer leaders promote a unified neighborhood and robust network of businesses and services. Through regular communication online, in print, and in person as we act as patrons to local restaurants, markets and public spaces, we keep our finger on the pulse of important happenings and share them with our community. We give all stakeholders a forum to respond to those happenings and create our own scene by organizing events with a global approach to the arts, cuisine and wellness that are instrumental in the excitement of living and working here.
The West End Alliance desires to maintain pedestrian-friendly streets and a welcoming marketplace by celebrating the area’s culturally rich and ethnically diverse composition. We assist in creating repeat positive interactions between residents, college students, entrepreneurs, artisans and visitors within the West End.
The Alliance operates with volunteer members, and includes four sub-committees.
Board of Directors:
Michael Drabenstott, president
Paul Kita, vice president
Margo Hobbs, secretary
Holly Edinger, treasurer
Liz Martin, managing director
Hayley DeLong
Paul Krempasky
Katherine Medina
Robin Riley-Casey
William Sanders
Tyler Stalletti
Alex Ward
Sub-Committees Include:
- Events — plans, promotes and executes all neighborhood events
- Beautification — responsible for the District’s clean-up programs, maintaining the numerous colorful planters, holiday décor and roofline lighting.
- Alliance — manages the production of West End Living, contributes to other initiatives throughout the year, and maintains relationships with local government officials, schools, and other institutions
- Executive/Finance — oversees operational planning and budgeting, some fundraising activities, and cultivates future board development.
Interested in getting involved in the West End? Complete the volunteer form to join a sub-committee, or help as a day-of volunteer at one of our many events and activities. If you have questions or fresh ideas, please contact us at westendtheatredistrict@gmail.com to start making a difference!
