Deeply Rooted: Sweetroots Hair Bar Begins to Sprout
June 7, 2018
Driving innovation in the hair salon industry may sound like a tough task, but Labriah Lee Holt hopes to make it a “sweet” journey. Holt is the owner of the new Sweetroots Hair Bar on the Westside, just steps away from a historic stretch of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Holt initially got the idea […]
One Year Healthier: The Community Health Workers Program Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
May 22, 2018
If having a healthy neighborhood starts with having healthy residents, the Westside is one step closer to optimal health. This is thanks to the tireless work of the Community Health Workers program, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The Community Health Workers started as a program of the Westside Health Collaborative, an initiative of the […]
Recap: Westside Volunteer Corps’ May Day of Service — A Day in the Park!
May 22, 2018
On Saturday, May 19, the Westside Volunteer Corps headed to English Avenue’s Lindsay Street Park for a “Day of Service!” Instead of stormy skies, volunteers were greeted by sunshine – perfect weather for a morning of gardening. The park, built to serve the community, was in need of a little TLC before summertime, so it was […]
Summit Rewind: Watch our May 18 Summit, Featuring Dr. Edward Wheeler, President of ITC
May 22, 2018
On Friday, May 18th, the Westside Future Fund hosted its 10th Summit of 2018. The Summit featured opening speaker Manny Ohonme, Co-Founder, CEO & President of Samaritan’s Feet, remarks by Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy and a featured presentation by Dr. Edward Wheeler, President of Interdenominational Theological Center. Opening Devotion: Emmanuel “Manny” Ohonme grew up in […]
Community Spotlight: Running community brings “The Race” to the Westside
May 9, 2018
This October, expect to see approximately 2000 runners from Atlanta and around the world pounding the pavement throughout some of our beloved Westside neighborhoods as “The Race” makes its inaugural trek through Atlanta. This Half Marathon/5K event, presented by The Unity Collective, will be a multi-day experience that promises to bring together black members of […]
Ease on Down the Road to Hollis Innovation Academy!
May 9, 2018
Students at Hollis Innovation Academy are preparing for the 2nd annual spring musical production of “The Wiz, Jr.”, an adaptation directed by the school’s music & drama teacher, Jessica Little. Cast and Technology Crew members reflected on their experiences on the night before their debut performance. Despite the original film’s 1978 release date, all four […]
Summit Rewind: Watch our May 4 Transform Westside Summit
May 9, 2018
On Friday, May 4, we hosted our ninth Transform Westside Summit of 2018! Check out a recap of the morning below! Opening Devotion: Tavares Stephens, co- founder of VerbalEyze, a non-profit specializing in the professional development of youth and young adult writers, and he serves as a lead animator with the groundbreaking non-profit Fearless […]
Summit Spotlight: Tracy Woodward of Mad Housers
May 9, 2018
On May 4, Westside Future Fund held its ninth #TransformWestsideSummit of the year. In attendance was Tracy Woodward of Mad Housers, an Atlanta-based non-profit engaged in research and education in the area of homelessness. Check out our Q&A with Tracy below to learn more about her plans to support the Westside community and how she […]
May Community News
May 8, 2018
Check out news from Westside partners and friends NEWS: “WSB-TV spotlights Atlanta Police Foundation’s At-Promise Youth Center “(WSB-TV) NEWS: “Vine City affordable housing for seniors brings together church, city, community” (SaportaReport) NEWS: At the first state of the city speech, Atlanta mayor strikes tone of togetherness (SaportaReport) NEWS: “One Goal of Amazon’s HQ2: Learn the Lessons of Seattle” (The […]
