December 18th Virtual Transform Westside Summit Devotion with Nicole Riggins
December 25, 2020
Nicole Riggins, a mother, Clark Atlanta alumna, and entrepreneur, delivered the devotional message at the final Virtual Transform Westside Summit of 2020. Drawing inspiration from Jeremiah 31:16 in The Bible, Riggins offered encouragement to other Westside entrepreneurs looking to bring their dreams to fruition. Her message was simple: keep working, don’t be discouraged, and know […]
The 5 Dynamic Women Leading in Education on the Westside
December 11, 2020
Dr. Margul Retha Woolfolk, Principal of M. Agnes Jones Elementary; Dr. Diamond M. Ford, Principal of Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy; Mrs. Tiauna Crooms, Principal of Brown Middle School; and Dr. Angela S. Coaxum-Young, Principal of Booker T. Washington High School joined the December 4th Virtual Transform Westside Summit via pre-recorded video to discuss the […]
December 4th Virtual Transform Westside Summit Devotion with Pastor Dr. Leroy Wright, Jr.
December 11, 2020
Dr. Leroy Wright, Jr., Pastor of First Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church kicked off the December 4th Virtual Transform Westside Summit with a riveting devotion which drew inspiration from The Bible’s Book of Nehemiah, where Nehemiah, a cup bearer to the King, rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem. Reverend Wright paralleled Nehemiah’s efforts with the effort to […]
December 4th Virtual Transform Westside Summit: “Say It At The Summit”
December 11, 2020
As the resurgent COVID-19 continues to impact the nation, Westside Future Fund continues to support residents of Atlanta’s Historic Westside through its four impact areas. At a time when many residents and businesses require various forms of assistance, listening to their needs is now more critical than ever. That is why the December 4th Virtual […]
Financial Independence and Security for the Westside’s Most Vulnerable Residents: How Quest Financial Center Combats Predatory Financial Practices
November 13, 2020
Quest Financial Center has helped many Westside residents like Dwight Tiller attain independence and peace of mind. Dwight Tiller, Quest Communities Program Participant Kimya Trotter, Benefits Specialist Supervisor at Quest Financial Center, sat down with Benjamin Earley, Westide Correspondent at Westside Future Fund, to outline the various services Quest Financial Center offers to some of […]
Rising out of Trauma with the Help of the Westside Empowerment Center: A Conversation with LaDonna Jackson
November 13, 2020
Westside resident LaDonna Jackson sat down with Craig Lucie, Owner of Lucie Content and Former WSB-TV News Anchor, and Tameka Askew, Ms. Jackson’s first caseworker, to share how CHRIS 180‘s Westside Empowerment Center has improved her life. Tameka Askew, Caseworker at Westside Empowerment Center embraces LaDonna Jackson, program participant. Jackson’s story is an emotionally moving […]
On the Rise Equipping Residents for Homeownership on the Westside: Get to Know Takema Allen
November 13, 2020
Takema Allen, program participant at On the Rise Financial Center, spoke with Westside Future Fund’s Westside Correspondent, Benjamin Earley, about how OTRFC helped her achieve the American dream of homeownership. Westside Future Fund partners with OTRFC to provide legacy Historic Westside residents with affordable housing and a pathway to economic stability through the Home on […]
November 6th Virtual Transform Westside Summit Devotion with Regina Katz
November 13, 2020
Regina Katz, Program Director at On the Rise Financial Center, helped open the November 6th Virtual Transform Westside Summit with a passionate devotion. Her message, inspired by the story of Nehemiah in The Bible, was well-aimed—Westside residents who have for decades been excluded from economic equity should reap the benefits of the changes occurring on […]
November 6th Virtual Transform Westside Summit: Quest Impact Center
November 13, 2020
The November 6th Virtual Transform Westside Summit featured: Leonard Adams, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Quest Communities; Anna Foote, SE Regional Director, On the Rise Financial Center; Cindy Simpson, Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, CHRIS 180; Kimya Trotter, Benefits Specialist Supervisor, Quest Financial Center. As the Westside Future Fund and its partners continue evolving to […]
