Stories of Impact

In 2019, Food Well Alliance and Westside Future Fund partnered to purchase and revitalize 970 Jefferson St. NW, the historic site of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Bill Bolling and John Ahmann played pivotal roles in making this acquisition a reality, turning a shared vision into a success. The two organizations collaborate on managing the […]

At Westside Future Fund (WFF), a group of dedicated interns is making a lasting impact, supporting volunteer initiatives that uplift the community. From neighborhood cleanups to assisting with large-scale volunteer events, these young leaders are at the heart of the organization’s efforts to transform the lives and historic Westside into a community Dr. King would […]

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is proud to announce another milestone in its mission to support community stability and empowerment in Atlanta’s historic Westside. Elisha Dumas, an employee at Mercedes-Benz Stadium — the home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC — recently became the owner of a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home along the James P. […]

The December 20 Transform Westside Summit featured an inspiring and thought-provoking program centered on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Atlanta’s Westside. Hosted by John Ahmann, President and CEO of Westside Future Fund , the event highlighted the transformative work of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) under the leadership of Jay Bailey, its President […]

With the holiday season in full swing and close at heart, Westside Future Fund’s Volunteer Corps embraced the spirit of giving with enthusiasm at the annual holiday gift-wrapping event held at the organization’s 970 Jefferson headquarters. Through their collective efforts, volunteers wrapped and prepared hundreds of toys for distribution to children in Atlanta’s Historic Westside […]

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is dedicated to ensuring that legacy residents of Atlanta’s historic Westside remain rooted in the community they call home. Through its Home on the Westside program, WFF supports individuals and families with live, work and learn connections to the historic Westside, helping them achieve the dream of homeownership. A cornerstone of […]

During Thanksgiving week, the WFF Volunteer Corps joined forces with Hudson Grille to ensure individuals and families in Atlanta’s historic Westside could fully enjoy the holiday. This marks the fifth year of their impactful partnership, which provided hundreds of Thanksgiving meals complete with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, desserts and […]

Destiny Motley, a Virginia native who moved to Atlanta’s Westside in 2019, is approaching her one-year milestone as a homeowner in December 2024. With the support of the Westside Future Fund, Motley has become the first in her family to own a home. In a remarkable five-year journey, she has transformed her life, going from […]

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is honored to announce the closing of another home in the historic Westside along the James P. Brawley corridor. Muhammad Fatty recently purchased a two-bedroom, two-bathroom house in the English Avenue neighborhood through Home on the Westside. Fatty is an employee of Spelman College, a revered academic institution located in the […]