Announcements

Westside Future Fund’s November 4th Transform Westside Summit highlighted Booker T. Washington High School’s Principal William Wade. Wade, with 32 years of experience bringing equitable change and accessibility to urban school systems across the country, answered the call to lead one of the south’s most historic high schools. John Ahmann, WFF’s President & CEO, opened the […]

SHOWAbility Inclusive Choir along with Founder & Executive Director Myrna Clayton, offered a harmonious devotion at Westside Future Fund’s October 21st Transform Westside Summit. SHOWability, like Nehemiah, has the audacity to believe that we can do something to positively impact millions,” said Clayton. “Changing the stigma narrative to impact the disability community by showcasing their […]

The October 21st Transform Westside Summit highlighted Mayor Dickens’s commitment to eliminating racial inequities in Atlanta through neighborhood improvement strategies. The featured guest panel included; Joel Dixon, Principal, Urban Oasis Development; David Edwards, Policy Advisor for Neighborhoods Office of the Mayor, City of Atlanta; and Freddie Stevens, Housing Coordinator, Grove Park Foundation. John Ahmann, Westside Future Fund’s President […]

AP Thompson, Director of Community Initiatives for CHRIS 180, opened with a quick gospel serenade as he delivered the October 7th devotion at Westside Future Fund’s Transform Westside Summit. Thompson referenced the story of David and Goliath as he spoke on identifying and tackling challenges as a community: You are unique. You are one of a […]

On October 7th, the Westside Future Fund featured Ryan K. Buchanan, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, at the Transform Westside Summit. President & CEO John Ahmann opened the program alongside cohosts Ebony Ford and Benjamin Earley ahead of a melodic devotional message from AP Thompson, Director of Community Initiatives for CHRIS […]

At Westside Future Fund’s mayoral candidate forum in November of 2021, then city councilman Andre Dickens campaigned on his vision for the city of Atlanta. Ten months later, Dickens, now Mayor of Atlanta, joined WFF’s September 16th Transform Westside Summit to share updates from efforts to “move Atlanta forward.” The program opened with a warm […]

Gospel group Tiny Foster & Dem Saints offered a soul-stirring musical devotion at Westside Future Fund’s August 19th Transform Westside Summit. Songs performed included: “I Found the Lord,” “Deliver Me,” “I Been Redeemed,” and “Holy Ghost Don’t You Leave Me.” Catch the full devotion performance below.

Dana Render, Director of Human Resources for Trees Atlanta, delivered the August 5th devotion at Westside Future Fund’s Transform Westside Summit. With the Bible’s book of Nehemiah as inspiration, Render spoke to the importance of having pride in one’s community while seeking a better environment for all: Like Nehemiah’s quest, Trees Atlanta’s mission compels all of […]

Westside Future Fund’s August 5th Transform Westside Summit highlighted Trees Atlanta’s dedication to preserving Atlanta’s green spaces and supporting the agricultural needs of local communities. Featured Trees Atlanta guests included: Connie Veates, Co-Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer; Greg Levine, Co-Executive Director and Chief Program Officer; Cate Hughes, NeighborWoods Manager; Willette Jackson, Workforce Development & Engagement Supervisor; and […]