Stories of Impact

For six consecutive years, the WFF Volunteer Corps and Hudson Grille have answered the same call: to show up for Atlanta’s historic Westside during the season of gratitude. This year, they answered it bigger than ever. Over just two days, the partnership distributed 1,900 complete Thanksgiving meals to 247 households — a milestone that reflects […]

On Friday, November 21, the Westside Future Fund (WFF) welcomed community members, partners, legacy residents, and local leaders to the monthly Transform Westside Summit. This month’s program featured Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President & CEO of Invest Atlanta, in a conversation with WFF President & CEO John Ahmann discussing “How Invest Atlanta is Advancing Economic Opportunity […]

Today, we are proud to announce a milestone in our journey to honor Atlanta’s rich civil rights heritage: 220 Sunset Avenue has officially received historic designation. This recognition is more than symbolic — it cements the building’s role in preserving the story of leadership, family, and community on the historic Westside. For the Westside Future […]

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 […]