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Atlanta’s Historic Westside

Supporting legacy residents to become more economically stable

Atlanta’s Historic Westside
Atlanta’s Historic Westside

Atlanta’s Westside is a vibrant community, with considerable change taking place. We support long-term residents to be more economically stable and benefit from the improvements in the community they’ve called home for years. Our grantmaking supports residents in their ability to choose to stay in the thriving historic neighborhoods of English Avenue and Vine City.

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Across neighborhood and nation, we unite the courage and compassion of our communities to take on tough challenges and thrive together. Here are those stories.

Now Available: Blank Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report
General UpdatesMay 13, 2026

Now Available: Blank Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report is here, highlighting a year of...
A Shared Commitment to Legacy Residents on Atlanta’s Westside 
Atlanta’s WestsideAugust 19, 2025

A Shared Commitment to Legacy Residents on Atlanta’s Westside 

Nearly half of Atlanta residents rent their homes, and many live with unsafe conditions, instability...
More Than a Meal: How One Restaurant Chain is Redefining Opportunity for Justice-Involved Youth
Atlanta’s WestsideJune 11, 2025

More Than a Meal: How One Restaurant Chain is Redefining Opportunity for Justice-Involved Youth

For many young people, the path to opportunity is full of obstacles. For justice-involved youth,...
Westside Future Fund Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at Restored Civil Rights Landmark, Announces Transformational Partnership with Spelman College
Atlanta’s WestsideApril 28, 2025

Westside Future Fund Hosts Ribbon-Cutting at Restored Civil Rights Landmark, Announces Transformational Partnership with Spelman College

Westside Future Fund (WFF) hosted a ribbon cutting today at 220 Sunset Avenue to celebrate...
First Step Staffing Creates Economic Opportunity in Atlanta’s Westside
Atlanta’s WestsideMarch 14, 2025

First Step Staffing Creates Economic Opportunity in Atlanta’s Westside

First Step Staffing (First Step) is an organization that delivers meaningful staffing solutions for a...
Atlanta program transforms lives with culinary skills, fresh starts
Atlanta’s WestsideJanuary 25, 2025

Atlanta program transforms lives with culinary skills, fresh starts

ATLANTA — In Atlanta, where opportunity meets need, one program is helping residents rebuild their...
Atlanta’s drug bazaar is slowly on the mend, one house at a time
Atlanta’s WestsideFebruary 25, 2025

Atlanta’s drug bazaar is slowly on the mend, one house at a time

Perhaps Dr. James P. Brawley’s family should no longer be ashamed of the street bearing...
Preserving History, Building Community: How 220 Sunset Ave. Honors Atlanta’s Civil Rights Legacy
Atlanta’s WestsideFebruary 3, 2025

Preserving History, Building Community: How 220 Sunset Ave. Honors Atlanta’s Civil Rights Legacy

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is a nonprofit organization committed to helping Atlanta’s historic Westside neighborhoods...
A Helping Hand: How Guaranteed Income is Transforming Lives on Atlanta’s Westside
Atlanta’s WestsideJanuary 9, 2025

A Helping Hand: How Guaranteed Income is Transforming Lives on Atlanta’s Westside

In September 2023, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded a $6.2 million grant to...
‘Let’s see what works’: Nonprofit begins second guaranteed-income program on Westside
Atlanta’s WestsideDecember 10, 2024

‘Let’s see what works’: Nonprofit begins second guaranteed-income program on Westside

For some Atlanta residents, living paycheck to paycheck would be an improvement. In fact, studies...
Blank Foundation gives nearly $4.5M to programs for Westside residents
Atlanta’s WestsideSeptember 25, 2024

Blank Foundation gives nearly $4.5M to programs for Westside residents

The funding is part of the nonprofit’s efforts to help revitalize neighborhoods in the Westside...
CareerRise’s Westside Works Celebrates 10 Years of Transforming Atlanta Lives
Atlanta’s WestsideOctober 25, 2024

CareerRise’s Westside Works Celebrates 10 Years of Transforming Atlanta Lives

CareerRise is an Atlanta-based workforce intermediary that connects employers, training providers, support services, job seekers...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants Nearly $4.5 Million To Boost Workforce Development in Atlanta’s Westside
Atlanta’s WestsideSeptember 20, 2024

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants Nearly $4.5 Million To Boost Workforce Development in Atlanta’s Westside

New Grants Aim to Empower English Avenue and Vine City Residents with Skills Training and...

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