Impact Newsletter
NOVEMBER 2022 ISSUE

Westside Future Fund is a nonprofit formed by Atlanta’s public, private and philanthropic partners who believe in the future of Atlanta’s Westside and are committed to helping Historic Westside neighborhoods revitalize and develop into a community Dr. King would be proud to call home.

Saving Sunset on the Westside

The Westside has a rich legacy of historic homes and heartfelt stories on every block, and 220 Sunset Avenue in Vine City is a prime example. Once home to Reverend Maynard Jackson, Sr., and his family, this home was once part of a thriving middle class Black neighborhood, but years of neglect have left it in desperate need of repair.

Thanks to Westside Future Fund, the five-unit building, purchased from The King Center in January 2020, will be revitalized in the coming months, and it will be added to the National Register of Historic Places. Learn more about the famous family who once called this place home.

Around Town

Home on the Westside

Finding Home on the Westside

For N’Dieye Danavall, the Westside had always felt like home, but finding a house in the community that fit her budget wasn’t easy.

When she heard about the Westside Future Fund Home on the Westside opportunity, it seemed too good to be true. Because N’Dieye has lived, worked and attended school in the Westside community, she qualified to apply for one of several homes available through the program. After months of careful planning and preparation with the financial team, she was set to purchase her new home.

The community’s rich history is personal to N’Dieye, and that makes her move even more special. Watch as N’Dieye talks about why she chose to buy her home on the Westside.

In the News

Volunteer Spotlight

Q: How did you first hear about the Westside Future Fund?
A: I was searching for volunteer opportunities online when I found the Westside Future Fund. Having grown up here, it seemed like a natural fit.

Q: What is your favorite part of serving with the WFF Volunteer Corp?
A: Definitely being able to volunteer and serve in the neighborhood I grew up in. It’s personal to be able to support the community that’s always supported me.

Q: What inspires you about this service opportunity?
A: The number one inspiration for me is working with volunteers who have the same calling as I do. The people I work with at these volunteer events are what inspire me to come out every time.

Q: What do you want others to know about the Westside Future Fund and why it’s so important?
A: All of the work that the Westside Future Fund is doing is so important, but for me the most important is their efforts to keep the Westside neighborhood affordable to live in with programs like Home on the Westside.

Donor’s Corner

Your support makes our mission possible. Thanks in advance for giving so generously to help our neighbors have a safe place to pursue opportunities and thrive!

Get Involved

Thanksgiving Meal Delivery (11/22 & 11/23)

Register to help us deliver 1,000+ Thanksgiving meals to families in the historic Westside community. Special thanks to Hudson Grille for preparing these delicious, traditional foods! . Grab your family, friends and coworkers and meet us at 2:30 pm at 351 Moreland Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307. Meal delivery will last until 6 pm.