Stories of Impact

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The dignity of the individual will flourish when matters concerning his life are in his hands.” More than 50 years later, those words inspired Hope Wollensack, Executive Director of The Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund (The GRO Fund), to launch a nonprofit dedicated to doing just that: putting […]

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 […]

Westside Future Fund is proud to celebrate a new milestone in our mission to support thriving, mixed-income communities on Atlanta’s historic Westside. This month, we welcome Rashaan Evans as the newest homeowner through our Home on the Westside program. A dedicated faculty member at Spelman College, Rashaan recently closed on his new 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home […]

For Elisha Dumas, the opportunity to live on the Westside marks the beginning of a new chapter at age 27.   “I’d been staying with my mom for so long,” he said. “The home was the next step of having something of my own and being able to build equity for my family.” Originally from New […]

The April 18 Transform Westside Summit, held at The Gathering Spot, invited community members to reflect on how honoring the past — especially through historic preservation — can help shape a stronger, more unified Westside. This month’s Summit focused on 234 Sunset Avenue, the historic Vine City home where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and […]

At the April 28, 2025 ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly restored 220 Sunset Avenue residence, Westside Future Fund was honored to share a powerful statement from Dr. Constance Jackson Carter, one of the six children of Rev. Maynard Jackson Sr. and Dr. Irene Dobbs Jackson, who once lived at the residence as child. In […]

Every April, National Volunteer Month offers a meaningful opportunity to thank the people who give their time, talents, and hearts to serve our greater community. Here in our community, the people who power the WFF Volunteer Corps are neighbors, community champions, and essential partners in our mission to restore Atlanta’s historic Westside.  Their dedication brings […]

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 the March 21 Transform Westside Summit, the spirit of Women’s History Month was front and center as we gathered to honor the powerful legacy of women on Atlanta’s Historic Westside—and look ahead to the future being built through collective action, community voice and collaboration. Westside Future Fund (WFF) President & CEO John Ahmann and […]