Stories of Impact

In 2020, Westside Future Fund launched its Program Related Investments (PRIs). PRIs are low-cost loans made with favorable terms to support the growth of minority enterprises. WFF provided these PRIs to small, minority-owned businesses that are based in or serve Atlanta’s historic Westside. Unlike traditional banking institutions, PRIs offer a viable solution to organizations that […]

When Ivera Powell first moved to Atlanta in 1959, she spent years moving between rooming houses and public housing with her children. Then, one day, while passing through the historic Westside, she found what would become her forever home. “I saw this house, and I said, ‘That’s a nice place to live,’ because my kids […]

Earlier this month, the partnership of organizations housed at 970 Jefferson took a significant step forward in their collective mission to serve Atlanta’s Westside with the launch of a dedicated website, 970Jefferson.org. This online platform not only highlights the vital work being done within the walls of the warehouse facility but also serves as a […]

Community members and business leaders gathered at the August 16 Transform Westside Summit to hear from Josh Humphries, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ Senior Policy Advisor for Housing. John Ahmann, Westside Future Fund President and CEO, and Ebony Ford, legacy resident and community advocate of English Avenue, welcomed new and returning attendees and Monnica Taylor, Home […]

On a day that will be remembered as a milestone in the journey toward environmental justice, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials visited Atlanta’s Westside to honor a local community leader who has been instrumental in the ongoing cleanup of one of the most toxic sites in the country. The Westside Lead Superfund site, […]

Westside residents, community members, and business leaders attended the July 19 Transform Westside Summit to hear from Courtney English, Chief Policy Officer and Senior Advisor to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, where he highlighted the City of Atlanta’s work on the Westside, his deep-rooted connection to the area and his ongoing commitment to addressing long-standing issues […]

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is excited to celebrate a significant achievement with the groundbreaking of its latest affordable multifamily housing development at 646 Echo Street. This event marks a pivotal moment in the organization’s ongoing mission to revitalize and restore the historic Westside. The 646 Echo Street development represents a significant milestone in WFF’s next […]

The historic Westside of Atlanta recently witnessed an inspiring collaboration between the Westside Future Fund (WFF) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as over 400 volunteers gathered to celebrate and give back to Booker T. Washington High School. This volunteer event was not only a testament to community spirit but also a tribute to the […]

In the latest installment of our Finding Home on the Westside series, meet Nedra Louis. Nedra has been a resident of the Westside her entire life, living on Ashby Terrace for 20 years. Several years ago, she experienced health challenges, including being diagnosed with COPD, a chronic inflammatory lung disease. Due to being hospitalized and […]