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. Brawley corridor in the English Avenue neighborhood through WFF’s signature affordable housing initiative, Home on the Westside.

Dumas’s role at Mercedes-Benz Stadium perfectly aligns with WFF’s community retention guidelines, which prioritize housing for individuals with live, work and learn connections to the historic Westside. Thanks to a collaborative effort, Dumas received a combined $110,000 in down payment and financial assistance from WFF, Invest Atlanta and Atlanta Housing — turning his dream of homeownership into reality.

Now, with his workplace just minutes away, Dumas not only contributes to the Westside’s vibrant workforce but also joins a growing community of homeowners, renters and participants in WFF’s Anti-Displacement Tax Fund. His story is a testament to WFF’s commitment to fostering a thriving, connected and inclusive Westside.

Home on the Westside: Empowering Residents and Building Stability
WFF’s flagship program, Home on the Westside, focuses on three key service areas to combat displacement and create opportunities for economic stability and empowerment:

• Homeownership: Assisting mortgage-ready buyers in achieving their dreams.
• High-Quality Rentals: Ensuring access to safe and affordable multifamily rental options.
• Property Tax Assistance: Supporting legacy residents through the Anti-Displacement Tax Fund.

Through these initiatives, WFF is building a stronger foundation for the Westside’s future, ensuring it remains a place where legacy residents and new neighbors alike can thrive.

Join WFF’s Next Chapter
WFF’s mission to advance equitable revitalization with compassion is made possible by the support of our philanthropic partners. To amplify these efforts, WFF has launched Our Next Chapter, a capital fundraising campaign dedicated to accelerating the creation of affordable housing for both legacy and future residents. Together, we can restore the historic Westside as a vibrant and enduring part of Atlanta’s fabric.

Be part of the change. Join Our Next Chapter today.