A community founded in 1851, entrusted to us today.

Support Our Neighborhood

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6.3% Cover the Fee

The UPNA General Fund is utilized for any neighborhood need or improvement, whereas the Friends of Union Park Restricted Fund is utilized solely for the park's improvement, maintenance, and other park-related needs.

Why Your Support Matters

The Union Park Neighborhood Association operates and relies on donations to maintain and improve the neighborhood for its residents, businesses, and all who enjoy this slice of the South End.

As of 2026, maintaining the basic needs of the neighborhood costs approximately $25,000 annually.

  • Park Maintenance = $12,500 per year

  • Cleanliness Initiatives = $6,500 per year

  • Neighborhood Events = $4,000 per year

  • Fountain Maintenance = $2,000 per year

The UPNA is a 501(c)(3) organization, meaning donations to support our neighborhood are tax deductible! Many employers also offer matching gift programs that can double your donation and impact. Check with your HR department to see if your employer participates.

Donations can be made to either the UPNA’s General Fund or the Friends of Union Park’s Restricted Fund. Funds donated to UPNA General Fund are unrestricted and can be utilized for any neighborhood need. The Friends of Union Park’s Restricted Fund is used solely to maintain and improve the park. Examples include fountain maintenance, landscaping, holiday decorations, irrigation maintenance, and more.

2026 Total Donations

As of 5/18/26. Hover over the chart with your mouse to view the data.

How to Make a Donation

Donations can be made to the neighborhood’s General Fund and the Friends of Union Park’s Restricted Fund through one of the following methods:

  • Directly through our website by scrolling up or visiting the home page

  • Venmo

  • Zelle or any banks that utilize Zelle. Search the tag upnasouthend and Union Park Association, Inc. should appear.

  • Mailing a check with either “UPNA General Fund” or “Friends of Union Park” written on the memo line to UPNA, P.O. Box 180750, Boston, MA 02118

2026 Donor Wall

Chesbrough Stewards

In acknowledgment of visionary engineer Ellis S. Chesbrough who laid out Union Park, Chesbrough Stewards consist of individuals, business, and organizations who have donated $2,000 or more to the Union Park Neighborhood Association’s general fund and/or the Friends of Union Park.

The 1851 Circle

Marking the year when lots on Union Park first began to be auctioned, The 1851 Circle consists of individuals, business, and organizations who have donated $500 or more to the Union Park Neighborhood Association’s general fund and/or the Friends of Union Park.

Jaclyn Childs

Hillary Chisholm

Kava Neo-Taverna

Andrew Veneziano

Pamela Ward

Our Other Generous Donors

Claire Abraham

Reuben Allik

Megan Alves

William Barnes

Jessica Blais

Katherine Conway

Adrien Fleury

Sam Heller

Kristen Johnson

Ronnie Kassiff

Adam Kearney

Erin Kilmartin Azrack

Jeff Lau

Daniel Lewis

Jeffrey Olsen

Claudia Pouravelis

Jenna Salvitti

Douglas Stone

Donald Woodlock