Category: Former Thought Leaders

Destiny Motley, a Virginia native who moved to Atlanta’s Westside in 2019, is approaching her one-year milestone as a homeowner in December 2024. With the support of the Westside Future Fund, Motley has become the first in her family to own a home. In a remarkable five-year journey, she has transformed her life, going from […]

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is dedicated to ensuring that legacy residents of Atlanta’s historic Westside remain rooted in the community they call home. Through its Home on the Westside program, WFF supports individuals and families with live, work and learn connections to the historic Westside, helping them achieve the dream of homeownership. A cornerstone of […]

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is honored to announce the closing of another home in the historic Westside along the James P. Brawley corridor. Muhammad Fatty recently purchased a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house in the English Avenue neighborhood through Home on the Westside. Fatty is an employee of Spelman College, a revered academic institution located in the Atlanta […]

During Thanksgiving week, the WFF Volunteer Corps joined forces with Hudson Grille to ensure individuals and families in Atlanta’s historic Westside could fully enjoy the holiday. This marks the fifth year of their impactful partnership, which provided hundreds of Thanksgiving meals complete with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, desserts and […]

The November 15 Transform Westside Summit brought together community leaders, housing advocates and residents to discuss collaborative solutions to affordable housing in Atlanta’s Historic Westside. Under the theme “Building Foundations,” the Summit emphasized the importance of partnerships in addressing housing challenges while preserving the character and legacy of the community. John Ahmann, Westside Future Fund President and […]

In 2019, Food Well Alliance and Westside Future Fund partnered to purchase and revitalize 970 Jefferson St. NW, the historic site of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Bill Bolling and John Ahmann played pivotal roles in making this acquisition a reality, turning a shared vision into a success. The two organizations collaborate on managing the […]

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is proud to celebrate another member of our community finding a home on the Westside. Earlier this month, Rodrick Collier purchased a home in the English Avenue neighborhood. Serving the very community where he now lives, Collier previously worked at the fire station that protects English Avenue and Vine City, perfectly aligning […]

This October, Westside Future Fund (WFF) acquired the historic English Avenue Carnegie Library, located along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Originally opened in July 1922, the library was built at a cost of $23,000, funded by Fulton County and the City of Atlanta. Situated next to English Avenue School—then the largest school in the city, serving over 1,200 […]

The October 18 Transform Westside Summit brought together a diverse group of attendees—business and faith leaders, community members and Westside residents—all committed to the shared mission of strengthening the Westside through meaningful service and support. John Ahmann, Westside Future Fund President and CEO, and  Ebony Ford, a proud resident of English Avenue, welcomed attendees and Dr. Alix Pierre, a Senior Lecturer at Spelman […]

In 2019, Food Well Alliance and Westside Future Fund partnered to purchase and revitalize 970 Jefferson St. NW, the historic site of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Bill Bolling and John Ahmann played pivotal roles in making this acquisition a reality, turning a shared vision into a success. The two organizations collaborate on managing the […]

 Westside Future Fund (WFF) is excited to announce that we have received a $50,000 grant from Bank of America, a long-time supporter of our mission to revitalize and restore Atlanta’s historic Westside neighborhoods. This generous grant will support WFF’s signature Home on the Westside program, which is designed to provide high-quality, affordable housing solutions and increase […]

This year’s Ride for the Westside brought together 435 participants, all moving with purpose for a brighter future for the historic Westside. Hosted by the Westside Future Fund (WFF) and Quest Community Development Corporation (Quest CDC), the event offered something for everyone, featuring an 11-mile bike ride, a 5K race, and a walking tour of the historic Westside. […]

Last week, the Westside community came together for an unforgettable celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Booker T. Washington High School—a cornerstone of Atlanta’s historic Westside and a beacon of African American excellence and resilience. The event brought alumni, students, educators, and community members together to reflect on a century of academic achievement and cultural significance.  […]

Westside residents, community members, and business leaders convened for the September 20 Transform Westside Summit, sponsored by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, to hear about workforce development and financial inclusion in Atlanta’s Westside communities. John Ahmann, Westside Future Fund President and CEO, welcomed attendees and Destiny Mobley, English Avenue resident and Home on the Westside participant, led the devotion. The event featured a panel […]

Earlier this month, the partnership of organizations housed at 970 Jefferson took a significant step forward in their collective mission to serve Atlanta’s Westside with the launch of a dedicated website, 970Jefferson.org. This online platform not only highlights the vital work being done within the walls of the warehouse facility but also serves as a beacon […]

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is excited to celebrate a significant achievement with the groundbreaking of its latest affordable multifamily housing development at 646 Echo Street. This event marks a pivotal moment in the organization’s ongoing mission to revitalize and restore the historic Westside. The 646 Echo Street development represents a significant milestone in WFF’s next chapter, […]

Community members and business leaders gathered at the August 16 Transform Westside Summit to hear from Josh Humphries, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ Senior Policy Advisor for Housing. John Ahmann, Westside Future Fund President and CEO, and Ebony Ford, legacy resident and community advocate of English Avenue, welcomed new and returning attendees and Monnica Taylor, Home on the Westside participant, led the devotion.  Key Moments […]

When Ivera Powell first moved to Atlanta in 1959, she spent years moving between rooming houses and public housing with her children. Then, one day, while passing through the historic Westside, she found what would become her forever home. “I saw this house, and I said, ‘That’s a nice place to live,’ because my kids […]

On a day that will be remembered as a milestone in the journey toward environmental justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials visited Atlanta’s Westside to honor a local community leader who has been instrumental in the ongoing cleanup of one of the most toxic sites in the country. The Westside Lead Superfund site, encompassing nearly […]

Westside residents, community members, and business leaders attended the July 19 Transform Westside Summit to hear from Courtney English, Chief Policy Officer and Senior Advisor to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, where he highlighted the City of Atlanta’s work on the Westside, his deep-rooted connection to the area and his ongoing commitment to addressing long-standing issues through his […]