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New Paths to Homeownership on English Avenue — Two Modular Homes Point Toward What’s Possible
In historic English Avenue, two new single-family homes rose into place in a single day this November — a striking moment in a neighborhood where high-quality, affordable homeownership has long been out of reach for many of the people who love this community most. For Westside Future Fund (WFF), the installation wasn’t simply about construction…
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220 Sunset Avenue Earns Historic Designation — Honoring a Legacy While Building Community
Today, we are proud to announce a milestone in our journey to honor Atlanta’s rich civil rights heritage: 220 Sunset Avenue has officially received historic designation. This recognition is more than symbolic — it cements the building’s role in preserving the story of leadership, family, and community on the historic Westside. For the Westside Future Fund (WFF),…
November Summit Recap: Investing in Inclusive Growth — How Invest Atlanta is Advancing Economic Opportunity on the Westside
On Friday, November 21, the Westside Future Fund (WFF) welcomed community members, partners, legacy residents, and local leaders to the monthly Transform Westside Summit. This month’s program featured Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President & CEO of Invest Atlanta, in a conversation with WFF President & CEO John Ahmann discussing “How Invest Atlanta is Advancing Economic Opportunity on the Westside.” The morning…
Six Years Strong: How a Community Partnership Ensures No Family Goes Without on Thanksgiving
For six consecutive years, the WFF Volunteer Corps and Hudson Grille have answered the same call: to show up for Atlanta’s historic Westside during the season of gratitude. This year, they answered it bigger than ever. Over just two days, the partnership distributed 1,900 complete Thanksgiving meals to 247 households — a milestone that reflects…
Westside Future Fund Prepares to Open Two New Multifamily Complexes in English Avenue
Westside Future Fund (WFF) is preparing to welcome residents to two transformative developments that continue the organization’s mission of restoring Atlanta’s historic Westside into a community Dr. King would be proud to call home. 646 Echo Street and 839 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard are the next steps in WFF’s ongoing work to expand access to deeply affordable, high-quality…
Letter from Leadership: A Stronger Future Through the Westside TAD
Last month, I joined city leaders and community partners as we stood alongside Mayor Andre Dickens as he launched the City of Atlanta’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) — a bold effort to ensure Atlanta’s prosperity reaches every corner of our city. For me, it was a full-circle moment. When I moved into Vine City years…
Relive the Movement: Ride for the Westside 2025
The streets of Atlanta’s Westside came alive during the 2025 Ride for the Westside on September 27, but the heart of the event wasn’t just the ride itself—it was the stories, memories, and voices of the people who call this community home. “This is just an amazing day for our communities,” Jon Ingram, Chief Development…
October Summit Recap: Connected on the Westside — Building Pathways to Parks, Jobs, and Opportunity Without Displacement
The October 17 Transform Westside Summit explored the theme “Connected on the Westside: Building Pathways to Parks, Jobs, and Opportunity Without Displacement,” bringing together leaders and partners shaping equitable growth across Atlanta’s historic Westside. Hosted by John Ahmann, President & CEO of Westside Future Fund, the Summit featured leading voices Clyde Higgs, President & CEO of the Atlanta Beltline,…
Letters from Leadership: Keeping the Promise of the Westside — Why the Westside TAD Matters
Early in July, the Fulton County Commission considered withdrawing from the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) — a move that would disrupt deeply affordable housing developments already underway in neighborhoods that played defining roles in the Civil Rights Movement. As I shared with the Commission, I live in Vine City. Every day, I see what…
Finding Home on the Westside: The Story of Fernando Esquivel-Suarez
Fernando Esquivel-Suarez arrived in Atlanta from Colombia two decades ago, never expecting the city to become his “forever home.” Today, he’s a dedicated Professor of English and Ethnic Studies at Spelman College, a role he’s held for 13 years. His journey to Atlanta began with his pursuit of Master’s and Ph.D. degrees at Emory University,…
July Summit Recap: Justice Where It Matters – Advancing Neighborhood-Based Legal Empowerment
The July 18 Transform Westside Summit focused on the intersection of housing, justice, and community well-being, spotlighting the vital work of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) in creating systems-level change across Atlanta through pro bono legal and social services. Hosted and moderated by Westside Future Fund President & CEO John Ahmann, the Summit highlighted how historical systemic disinvestment continues…
Volunteer Spotlight: Andi Shen & Love Atlanta
Andi Shen, a longtime volunteer and current partner leader with Love Atlanta, has played a key role in the organization’s impact on the historic Westside this year. Though it was her first year working directly with Westside Future Fund, Andi has been volunteering with Love Atlanta for nine years, helping to organize volunteers across the…
Groundwork for Change: How Integrity Home Solutions Powers Property Care, Youth Leadership, and Volunteer Impact on the Historic Westside
When it comes to revitalizing Atlanta’s historic Westside, transformation doesn’t just happen — it’s built, block by block, by those willing to roll up their sleeves and do the work. For Westside Future Fund, that work is made possible every day by a trusted partner: Integrity Home Solutions. Founded in 2019 by two brothers with…
A New Chapter in English Avenue: CJ Williams Becomes a First-Time Homeowner Through Home on the Westside
Westside Future Fund (WFF) is proud to celebrate a new beginning for CJ Williams, the latest first-time homebuyer to close on a home through our Home on the Westside program. A dedicated Atlanta Public Schools teacher and staff member at the Atlanta Trap Music Museum, CJ is now the proud owner of a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in…
970 Partner Spotlight: Community Farmers Markets – Strengthening Local Food Access on the Westside and Beyond
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…
June Transform Westside Summit Recap: The Group Project: Advancing Atlanta’s Neighborhoods Together
At Westside Future Fund’s June Summit at The Gathering Spot, attendees explored how strategic investments in neighborhoods can shape Atlanta’s future. In a city where life expectancy can differ by 20 years across just a few miles, the conversation focused on the urgent need for systems-level change. The summit’s featured speaker, Courtney English, Chief Policy Officer…
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