Atlanta Habitat and Westside Future Fund to give a ‘Brush with Kindness’ to Westside Residents

Details at Westside Future Fund Summit, November 16

As part of its community retention efforts, Westside Future Fund is partnering with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to help legacy residents in targeted westside neighborhoods to improve their homes and continue to live in those changing neighborhoods.

Atlanta Habitat President and CEO, Lisa Y. Gordon, is the featured presenter at the Transform Westside Summit. She will share details about the new, Brush with Kindness on the Westside Partnership and the nonprofit affordable homebuilder’s expanding investment on the westside during her presentation.

WHO:

Lisa Y. Gordon, President/CEO
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity John Ahmann, Executive Director Westside Future Fund
Liz Blake, Board of Directors
Westside Future Fund & SVP Habitat for Humanity International (Retired)
Atlanta Habitat Homeowners

WHEN:

Friday, Nov. 16, 2018
Event begins 7:15 a.m. Presentation begins 8 a.m.

WHERE:

The Gathering Spot
384 Northyards Blvd NW Atlanta 30313

A media availability with Ahmann, Blake and Gordon will follow the presentation at 9 a.m.

About Atlanta Habitat for Humanity‍

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity transforms communities through neighborhood revitalization, education, innovative development and partnerships. As one of the largest affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, Atlanta Habitat impacts the lives of more than 6,000 family members in 100 neighborhoods. In addition to constructing affordable, green, quality homes, the nonprofit homebuilder also rehabs existing structures and performs minor repairs for qualifying homeowners. Houses are sold to first-time homebuyers through zero-interest mortgages in Atlanta and South Fulton. Visit www.atlantahabitat.org

About Westside Future Fund‍

Westside Future Fund is a nonprofit formed by Atlanta community leaders 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. WFF serves as a “community quarterback” organization for the holistic redevelopment of English Avenue, Vine City, Ashview Heights, Atlanta University Center, Just Us and the Booker T. Washington neighborhoods. In collaboration with residents, community leaders, and a wide variety of public and private partners, WFF is driving change by focusing on four impact areas: mixed-income communities; cradle-to-career education; community health and wellness; and safety and security. Grounded in a compassionate approach to revitalization aimed at community retention, the organization is focused on creating a diverse mixed-income community, improving quality of life, and elevating and celebrating the Historic Westside’s unique history and culture. www.westsidefuturefund.org

Media Contacts:

Jill Strickland Luse
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity jill.stricklandluse@atlantahabitat.org or 404-822-0145

Anne Lerner
Jackson Spalding for Westside Future Fund alerner@jacksonspalding.com or 770-883-4271