The T.D. Jakes Foundation Grant Impact: Westside Future Fund

Summary

The Westside Future Fund aims to revitalize historic disinvested Black neighborhoods in Atlanta, inspired by the legacy of civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The fund establishes a holistic revitalization program grounded in community retention, prioritizing housing for legacy residents and those with strong ties to the neighborhoods, including alumni of local Black colleges. The key takeaway is to ensure that revitalization efforts benefit long-term residents and prevent displacement as the community is repopulated.