August Community News
August 20, 2018
Check out news from our Westside partners and friends! NEWS: “Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee Announces $2M Renovation to J.F. Kennedy Park in Atlanta’s Historic Westside Neighborhood as part of its Legacy 53 Initiative ” NEWS: “Groundbreaking, Dedication Ceremony Held for New Park in English Avenue” NEWS: “English Avenue community creates one-year revitalization plan” (WSB-TV) NEWS: “More […]
August Community News
August 20, 2018
Check out news from our Westside partners and friends! NEWS: “Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee Announces $2M Renovation to J.F. Kennedy Park in Atlanta’s Historic Westside Neighborhood as part of its Legacy 53 Initiative ” NEWS: “Groundbreaking, Dedication Ceremony Held for New Park in English Avenue” NEWS: “English Avenue community creates one-year revitalization plan” (WSB-TV) NEWS: “More […]
Dr. Beverly Tatum Gives Moving Message on Collaboration, Contribution and Building the “Beloved Community”
August 13, 2018
President Emerita of Spelman College and Westside Future Fund board member, Dr. Beverly Tatum, recently offered a powerful message to the members of downtown Atlanta’s First Congregational Church. In her speech, titled “What does God want from us?,” Dr. Tatum shares the answers she found through her journey of self-reflection on her life’s purpose, measuring […]
Summit Rewind: Recap from our August 3 Transform Westside Summit featuring Atlanta Police Foundation
August 8, 2018
On Friday, August 3, Westside Future Fund hosted its 14th Summit of 2018. The Summit featured an opening devotion from Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, founder of Be Someone, Inc., a non-profit designed to help kids create better futures by teaching them the principles of chess. A former at-risk teen who grew up to become an Alabama State trooper and […]
Summit Spotlight: Melissa Swindell, Executive Director of The Wren’s Nest
August 8, 2018
On August 3rd, Westside Future Fund held its 14th #TransformWestsideSummit of the year. In attendance was Melissa Swindell, executive director of The Wren’s Nest, which is located in the West End and remains one of Atlanta’s oldest institutions. By preserving the heritage of African-American folklore through storytelling, tours, student publishing and the legacy of Joel Chandler Harris, […]
Partner News: Westside Works Celebrates 4th Anniversary with New Building, Major Impact
July 27, 2018
On Friday, July 20, Westside Works celebrated its 4th anniversary with a ribbon cutting! With residents, partners and program participants in attendance, Westside Works ceremoniously debuted its SECOND building, which will serve Westside residents looking to train for free and secure jobs in culinary, construction, nursing, childcare, and IT. Check out this video from the celebration and announcement event! […]
Breaking News: Hollis Innovation Academy Makes Notable Improvement on Statewide Tests for Second Year in a Row
July 27, 2018
Big news today! Atlanta Public Schools has officially announced the results from its statewide assessment program, Georgia Milestones, and Hollis Innovation Academy has made strides once again! Hollis charted improvement on scores for the second consecutive year showing that the school’s model, which focuses on expeditionary learning, an innovative STEM curriculum and strong character development, is […]
Partner News: Atlanta Police Foundation Readies for At-Promise Youth Center 1-Year Anniversary
July 25, 2018
In just over a week, the Atlanta Police Foundation will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the At-Promise Youth Center, the trailblazing initiative that has made headlines for its compassionate approach to juvenile crime and youth development since its debut in August 2017. In the News: “The At-Promise Youth Center may have saved my life.” (The Atlanta […]
Community Spotlight: Clark Atlanta University Art Museum is Hidden Gem for African, African-American Art
July 24, 2018
Atlanta’s Westside neighborhoods are known for being full of rich culture, but did you know that the Westside is also home to one of the most extensive collections of African-American and African art in the South? Located in the Atlanta University Center on the campus of Clark Atlanta University, the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum (CAUAM) holds a […]
