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Impact Report

Westside Future Fund 2017 through Year to Date As we pursue a compassionate approach to community revitalization, we remain committed to driving transformation in the long term, with a focus on tangible results today. Scroll down for highlights of the progress we’ve helped drive since 2017.

Slide MIXED-INCOME COMMUNITIES

Westside Land Use Framework Plan

Since March 2016, WFF, in partnership with City of Atlanta and six neighborhood associations, led process of developing Westside Land Use Framework Plan.

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stakeholder and community meetings held

December 2017: Atlanta City Council unanimously adopted Westside Land Use Framework Plan.

Learn More To codify the Framework Plan, the Atlanta City Council passed “Special Purpose Districts,” establishing zoning and design standards to guide private market development.​

Slide Acquisition and Redevelopment 318 multifamily units acquired or under contract 118 single-family homes/development parcels acquired (as of October 2021)

Slide Anti-Displacement Tax Fund Launched in April 2017 to protect legacy homeowners from rising property taxes Learn More 128 homeowners approved (as of October 2021) 260 pre-registration forms received 600 over homes reached through door-to-door efforts to date

Slide CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATION

Early Learning

Supported YMCA of Metro Atlanta to establish 80+ high-quality early learning slots at new $24 million Leadership and Learning Center off MLK Boulevard in Vine City.

Learn More Throughout the pandemic, the YMCA remained steadfast in their commitment to prepare youngest learners for kindergarten and long-term academic success through research-based curriculum, highly-trained teachers and dynamic learning environments.

Slide families, totaling 519 children In addition, in 2021 another 21 westside residence received help at our courthouse-based tenant clinic - the Housing Court Assistance Center - for tenants facing eviction. Number of families assisted: Booker T. Washington Cluster Expanded partnership with Atlanta Public Schools to include all schools in the Booker T. Washington Cluster. A 5-year, $16.4M partnership with Atlanta Public Schools focused on Hollis Innovation Academy Combatting student mobility through Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. From Nov. '17 - Present: 376 223 Resident evictions stopped: 188 Cases assigned for representation from top Atlanta attorneys: Learn More

Slide 500 Residents completed Adult Literacy Programs, achieving 92% skills gains in reading and mathematics residents employed Workforce Development Westside Beautification Crew Learn More Via all Westside Works programs: 30 30 tons of garbage removed Learn More OVER 1000+ Westside residents trained in high demand industries; 86% of program graduates transition into employment OVER 600 Westside residents placed in living wage jobs OVER $16.2M in wages earned by Westside Works graduates Westside Works, in partnership with Westside Future Fund, launched (as of December 31, 2021)

Slide SAFETY & SECURITY

Worked to support Atlanta Police Foundation with:

• Opening of At-Promise Youth Center in English Avenue; 1700+ youth served to date

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• APF enhanced its security patrol in March 2020, during the global coronavirus pandemic

• Ten additional officer homes under development

Results:

• 40% reduction in crime since 2016 thanks to leadership of Atlanta Police Foundation, Atlanta Police Department and Office of U.S. Attorney Northern District of GA

• Crime dropped an additional 6% this year in Zone 1

Slide Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta Public Schools, Fulton County's Juvenile and Superior Courts and District Attorney and Solicitors Office's refer At-Promise youth for services: 4% Recidivism rate: Hours of positive interactions between youth and law enforcement, to include mentorship: 9,300

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COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS

In partnership with Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, WFF has supported the Westside Health Collaborative. Accomplishments include:

residents

have received support through Parents as Teachers program.

received blood pressure and diabetic screenings via the Barbershop Pilot Program.

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clients

have received coaching and connections to healthcare through Community Health Worker program.

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children

have received support through the Nurse Navigator program.

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families with children under 3

Participated in collective effort to champion $32.7M investment to create Rodney Cook Sr. Park: 16 acres of green infrastructure and greenspace in Vine City

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Trust for Public Land led $12.7M capital campaign; $20M investment from City of Atlanta

Slide CONVENING & ENGAGING Hosted

132

Transform Westside Summits Approximately

10,000

attendees/viewers Learn More

120+

speakers and panelists Former Mayor Reed, Dan Cathy, Arthur Blank and Mayor Bottoms among featured speakers

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More than Westside Community Pledges made Learn More (as of December, 2021)

Slide Westside Volunteer Corps Learn More 6,092 volunteers activated 178 volunteer projects Service projects have included: Over 24,357 volunteer hours Cleaning and maintaining urban farm in Ashview Heights Hospitality cleaning for seniors in Atlanta University Center Learn More "Campus Makeover" at Boys and Girls Club in English Avenue Neighborhood cleanup for Earth Day in Vine City

Slide We have the opportunity in Atlanta to be a living example of — Mamie “Mother” Moore, English Avenue resident and community leader the Beloved Community. People should not come here and walk in the footprints of Dr. King and not see it happen.

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