Everyone's Downtown: Support the Future of Downtown Brattleboro

At the Downtown Brattleboro Alliance, we ask ourselves an important question every day:

What is downtown for?

We believe downtown Brattleboro is our cultural and civic heart, economic engine, and community stage. It’s where we celebrate, where we mourn, where we speak out, and where we connect. It’s a feeling and place that requires all of our participation to build a sense of belonging.

That’s the vision that guides our work at DBA. And every year, we turn that vision into action through signature programs that make our downtown a place for everyone:

Beautification & Placemaking from flower baskets and lights to murals and lunch spots
Special Events like First Friday & Gallery Walk, BrattleBOO, Teen Street, and Luv Crawl
Partnerships & Promotion raising the tide and lifting us all
Business Support to help local entrepreneurs and businesses thrive

But keeping our downtown thriving requires all of us. Your gift today ensures that downtown continues to be a place where everyone is welcome.

Together, we can keep Brattleboro’s downtown beautiful, creative, and resilient — now and for the future.

Please join us by making a tax-deductible contribution today. Your support keeps the flowers blooming, the art alive, and the heart of Brattleboro beating strong.

With gratitude,

Kate Trzaskos
Executive Director,
Downtown Brattleboro Alliance

More about Downtown Brattleboro Alliance:

Founded in 1999 as "Building a Better Brattleboro” and then renamed in 2014 to Downtown Brattleboro Alliance (DBA), is the designated downtown organization for Brattleboro, working in partnership with the Town of Brattleboro and the Vermont Downtown Program. We are a fully accredited program with National Main Street America. Our experienced staff and volunteer board deliver a range of programs including economic development, marketing, streetscape improvements, and cultural activation.

The DBA represents more than 90 businesses and organizations and is led by a volunteer Board of Directors which includes local business owners, property owners, educators, and town representatives. The DBA has a staff of 1.5 (yes, that's one full time and one part time employees) and many incredible volunteers.

2025 Downtown Brattleboro Alliance Holiday Appeal

Everyone's Downtown: Support the future of downtown Brattleboro