Stories of Impact

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is preparing to welcome residents to two transformative developments that continue the organization’s mission of restoring Atlanta’s historic Westside into a community Dr. King would be proud to call home.  646 Echo Street and 839 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard are the next steps in WFF’s ongoing work to expand access to […]

Last month, I joined city leaders and community partners as we stood alongside Mayor Andre Dickens as he launched the City of Atlanta’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) — a bold effort to ensure Atlanta’s prosperity reaches every corner of our city.  For me, it was a full-circle moment. When I moved into Vine City years […]

The streets of Atlanta’s Westside came alive during the 2025 Ride for the Westside on September 27, but the heart of the event wasn’t just the ride itself—it was the stories, memories, and voices of the people who call this community home. “This is just an amazing day for our communities,” Jon Ingram, Chief Development […]

From October 11–14, 2025, Westside Future Fund (WFF) joined thousands of Atlantans in celebrating Hands On Atlanta Week, the city’s largest week of service. Since 1989, Hands On Atlanta has been connecting changemakers to nonprofits and schools, empowering volunteers to take action—whether it’s tutoring students, feeding the homeless, or improving public spaces. This year, WFF […]

The October 17 Transform Westside Summit explored the theme “Connected on the Westside: Building Pathways to Parks, Jobs, and Opportunity Without Displacement,” bringing together leaders and partners shaping equitable growth across Atlanta’s historic Westside. Hosted by John Ahmann, President & CEO of Westside Future Fund, the Summit featured leading voices Clyde Higgs, President & CEO […]

This year’s Ride for the Westside once again brought the Atlanta community together in motion and in purpose. Hosted by Westside Future Fund (WFF), the fourth annual event featured an 11-mile bike ride, a 5K run, and a walking tour of Atlanta’s historic Westside. With family-friendly activities and celebrations at the finish line, the day […]

The September 19 Transform Westside Summit brought together leading voices from across Atlanta’s philanthropic community as recipients of the 2025 Beloved Benefit presented by the Same House convened for a conversation themed “Building The Same House: Advancing Beloved Community & Economic Mobility in Atlanta.”  The gathering brought together nonprofit leaders, community voices, and institutional partners […]

Westside Future Fund is proud to celebrate longtime community leader Tracy Bates as one of our newest homeowners through the Home on the Westside program. For decades, Tracy has been a tireless advocate for her neighborhood and a champion for preserving the heart of the community she calls home. She currently serves as President of […]

Lasting progress in Atlanta’s historic Westside is built on strong partnerships that unite vision, resources and community spirit. Westside Future Fund is proud to expand our partnership with Progress Residential, whose commitment to service and stability continues to strengthen neighborhoods, support legacy residents and create new pathways to opportunity. A Deeper Commitment to Service In […]