April 2nd Virtual Transform Westside Summit Devotion with Bishop John Lewis III
April 9, 2021
The April 2nd Virtual Transform Westside Summit started with a thoughtful devotion from Bishop John Lewis III, Chair, Vine City Civic Association. Bishop Lewis recognized the many religions celebrating their respective holidays as Easter Sunday approached. Moved by the Story of Nehemiah in the Bible, Bishop Lewis drew parallels between the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem […]
April 2nd Virtual Transform Westside Summit: “The History and Future of Sunset Avenue”
April 9, 2021
The April 2nd Virtual Transform Westside Summit featured some of the collective forces working to preserve the legacy of Atlanta’s Historic Westside, including that of the late great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In recognition of this Easter Sunday marking the 53rd anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination, the summit focused on the history and […]
STOPPING THE TSUNAMI: Launch of Metro Atlanta Rental Relief Programs
March 26, 2021
Register now to attend the April 7th Atlanta Regional Housing Forum! In February, the U.S. Department of Treasury began implementing The Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program, $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to States. Georgia’s allocation is $710 million […]
March 19th Virtual Transform Westside Summit Devotion with Rev. Dr. Gregory V. Eason, Sr.
March 26, 2021
The March 19th Virtual Transform Westside Summit started with a stirring and instructional devotion from Reverend Dr. Gregory V. Eason, Sr. of Flipper Temple A.M.E. Church, located at 580 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd. Drawing inspiration from the Bible’s Book of Nehemiah, Rev. Eason’s message of “Rebuilding Spirits and Structures” referenced the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem in […]
March 19th Virtual Transform Westside Summit: “Workforce Development with Goodwill of North Georgia”
March 26, 2021
The March 19th Virtual Transform Westside Summit featured Westside Future Fund (WFF) partner Goodwill of North Georgia (GNG), highlighting GNG’s new store and Workforce Development Center at 2160 Metropolitan Parkway set to open in the fall of 2021. The summit also featured WFF partner Invest Atlanta and its efforts to support Westside entrepreneurs through the […]
March 5th Virtual Transform Westside Summit: “Celebrating Women’s History Month with Raising Expectations”
March 12, 2021
The March 5th Virtual Transform Westside Summit was a celebration of Women’s History Month and featured a panel discussion with key members of Raising Expectations (RE), a Westside nonprofit empowering youth in crises by elevating academic, social and civic expectations to facilitate high school graduation and post-secondary plans. Moderated by Westside Future Fund President & […]
March 5th Virtual Transform Westside Summit Devotion with Pastor John Onwuchekwa
March 12, 2021
John Onwuchekwa, Pastor of Cornerstone Church and Owner of Portrait Coffee, opened the March 5th Virtual Transform Westside Summit with a vibrant devotion. Drawing inspiration from the Bible’s book of Nehemiah, Pastor O offered parallels between the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and bringing equitable economic vitality to Atlanta’s Historic Westside. This is not a tale […]
Robert W. Woodruff Library Brings Black History to Life
February 26, 2021
The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library‘s CEO & Library Director, Loretta Parham, and Assistant Director and Head of the Archives Research Center, Sarah Tanner, joined the February 19th Virtual Transform Westside Summit to partake in a celebration of Atlanta’s Black History. Woodruff Library is an historic Atlanta citadel of culture, history, and information […]
February 19th Virtual Transform Westside Summit Devotion with Rev. Dirk Thomas
February 26, 2021
The February 19th Virtual Transform Westside Summit started off with an upbeat devotion from Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church’s Reverend Dirk Thomas. Drawing inspiration from The Bible’s Book of Nehemiah, Rev. Thomas spoke on the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and what lessons the story might lend to Atlanta’s Westside community as members continue to work to […]
