Stories of Impact

Atlanta’s historic Westside is a living testament to the city’s rich past and enduring legacy. Throughout the community, streets and landmarks tell the stories of trailblazing leaders whose contributions shaped Atlanta—and the nation. In honor of Black History Month, we are launching a blog series exploring the namesakes of four significant streets that run through […]

On the weekend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, over 1,200 volunteers gathered in Atlanta’s historic Westside to honor his enduring legacy of justice, equality, and service. Westside Future Fund’s 2025 MLK Day of Service showcased the power of collective action, inspired by Dr. King’s vision of a future built on opportunity and equity […]

The first Transform Westside Summit of 2025 was held January 17 and marked a pivotal milestone in Westside Future Fund (WFF) history as the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary. The event reflected on a decade of transformative progress while charting a bold path forward to continue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a […]

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 […]