This month, two new homeowners put down roots in Atlanta’s historic Westside through Home on the Westside — each bringing a meaningful connection to the community.

Lyric McGhee: A Lifelong Westsider Finds Her Home

Lyric McGhee’s story is deeply tied to the historic Westside. She grew up in the community, attended local schools, and gave back through service with organizations like Raising Expectations.

She also played a unique role in Westside Future Fund’s journey — as one of our very first interns, supporting the mission in its earliest days.

Now, Lyric has reached a new milestone: homeownership. She recently closed on a beautiful three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Vine City through Home on the Westside — in the very community she’s always called home.

Jaylyn Maddox: Returning to Reconnect and Rebuild

Jaylyn Maddox’s Westside roots began with his family. Though he moved away when disinvestment made it difficult to stay, his connection to the neighborhood remained strong.

Today, that connection is stronger than ever. With support from Home on the Westside, Jaylyn has returned as a homeowner — settling into a spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Vine City and looking ahead to building his future where his story began.

A Program Built on Belonging

The stories of Lyric and Jaylyn reflect the heart of Westside Future Fund’s work. We believe that individuals with long-standing ties to the historic Westside should have the opportunity to stay or return — and to grow with the community and build lasting stability through homeownership.

We’re honored to celebrate their homeownership journeys — and proud to welcome them as neighbors.

Welcome home.

Learn more about Home on the Westside at westsidefuturefund.org/homeonthewestside