Community Spotlight: Quincy Springs Prepares to Open Westside’s First Chick-fil-A
November 9, 2017
I n just a few months, Vine City will be home to the Westside’s first Chick-fil-A. At its helm will be community champion Quincy Springs. Read Quincy’s touching story below as he talks about his passion for the community and his hope for its future. Operator Quincy Springs Set to Open Chick-fil-A in Atlanta’s Historic […]
Partner News: Hollis Innovation Academy Makes Big Gains in Student Achievement
November 9, 2017
This week’s #StoryofImpact comes from our partners at Hollis Innovation Academy. The K-5 Atlanta Public School has reached another significant milestone! After only its second year in existence, the school has increased its College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) score by 18.9 points, according to results released by the Georgia Department of Education in […]
Westside’s Hollis Innovation Academy Unveiled as Home to New School-Based Health Clinic
October 26, 2017
On Friday, Oct. 20, Atlanta Public Schools kicked off its #StateofAPS festivities with the unveiling of its latest school-based health clinic in the district! Located within the Westside’s M.R. Hollis Innovation Academy, the Care Center will offer students and their families a host of services typical of a family doctor’s office, including acute and chronic illness diagnosis, […]
Watch: Historic Westside Mayoral Forum
October 21, 2017
Click here to watch video from the Historic Westside Mayoral Forum. The forum was presented by Westside Future Fund, in partnership with Ashview Heights Community Association, AUC Neighborhood Association, Booker T. Washington Community Association, English Avenue Neighborhood Association, Just Us Neighbors and Vine City Civic Association. WABE FM’s Rose Scott moderated the forum as our […]
Oct. 20 Summit Recap: Historic Westside Community Panel
October 20, 2017
On Friday, October 20, the Westside Future Fund celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the Transform Westside Summit! In celebration, community members and long-time Summit attendees were invited to participate on a panel to share their Summit reflections and personal Westside stories. Westside Future Fund Executive Director John Ahmann led the discussion. The panel (pictured below): […]
Westside Future Fund to Host Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Forum for Historic Westside
October 18, 2017
This Saturday, Oct. 21, Westside Future Fund – in partnership with Ashview Heights Community Association, Atlanta University Center Neighborhood Association, Booker T. Washington Community Association, English Avenue Neighborhood Association and Vine City Civic Association – will host candidates in this year’s Atlanta Mayoral race to discuss issues affecting Atlanta’s Historic Westside neighborhoods. Award-winning journalist and […]
Community Spotlight: Breshae Sanders
October 16, 2017
Breshae Sanders has a clear vision for what she wants to see in the future, for both herself and her community. As a current eighth grade student at Centennial Academy, Sanders spends much of her free time at school in the Beta Club, the orchestra, and as a Student Ambassador. Her favorite subject is Science, […]
Oct. 6 Summit Recap: Village Micro Fund
October 12, 2017
On Friday, October 6th, the Westside Future Fund (WFF) hosted its 19th Transform Westside Summit of 2017. Our featured presenters were Donte Miller and Nathan Jones, co-founders of Village Micro Fund (VMF) – an organization founded to provide microfinancing for local, small businesses on the Westside. In 2013, Miller and Jones were business students at […]
Oct. 6 Summit Recap: Village Micro Fund
October 12, 2017
On Friday, October 6th, the Westside Future Fund (WFF) hosted its 19th Transform Westside Summit of 2017. Our featured presenters were Donte Miller and Nathan Jones, co-founders of Village Micro Fund (VMF) – an organization founded to provide microfinancing for local, small businesses on the Westside. In 2013, Miller and Jones were business students at […]
