As Atlanta tops lists for the most overpriced housing market, Quest CDC and WFF raise funds to support Historic Westside neighbors and communities.
ATLANTA, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A year since the inaugural Ride for the Westside, the Atlanta housing market continues to outpace the economic mobility of low-wage, working-class families. Recognizing a continued need for philanthropic support, the second annual Ride for the Westside fundraiser returns to support Quest Community Development Corporation's (Quest CDC) and Westside Future Fund's (WFF) community-oriented affordable housing efforts, while also celebrating the rich, cultural history of the Historic Westside.
Quest CDC develops affordable and supportive housing for formerly homeless and extremely low-income residents in metro Atlanta. Additionally, the organization provides key support services including comprehensive case management, financial management, and other resources for individuals and families affected by behavioral health, addictions, and physical disabilities.
"Quest is one of the few housing developers in Georgia intentionally focused on housing residents at the lowest income levels, and those who are most vulnerable, to advance social equity and economic inclusion," said Leonard L. Adams, Jr., President & CEO of Quest CDC. "We are creating communities that change lives, believing purposeful living begins when you have a place to call home."
WFF helps revitalize the Historic Westside into a community Dr. King would be proud to call home by championing four impact strategies: community health and wellness, safety and security, cradle-to-career education, and mixed-income communities. Its signature program, Home on the Westside, provides the opportunity for homeownership for people with key live, work, and learn connections to the Westside. WFF serves residents in the Vine City, English Avenue, Ashview Heights, Atlanta University Center, and Just Us neighborhoods.
"We know that healthy neighborhoods are a key social determinant for families including their health and well-being, economic opportunity, and access to quality education," said John Ahmann, President, and CEO of WFF. "Our signature program Home on the Westside is a key part of our mission to advance a compassionate approach to neighborhood revitalization. Philanthropic support is key to helping us continue to develop deeply affordable, quality housing for current and future residents of the Historic Westside."
Quest CDC and WFF are honored to announce actress, singer, and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Drew Sidora as this year's emcee for Ride for the Westside. Through her non-profit DREAMAKERS, Sidora motivates young women from diverse backgrounds to be empowered as leaders in their schools, churches, communities, and the world.
"I've always been a passionate Dreamer hoping to Entertain and Inspire!" said Sidora. "I'm excited to join this year's Ride for the Westside supporting a great cause."
Ride for the Westside will take place on Saturday, September 30 from 8:00 am to noon with festivities and fun for all ages beginning and ending at the WFF Campus at 970 Jefferson Street, NW Atlanta. The event will include an 11-mile bike loop, a 5K run, which is also a 2024 Peachtree Road Race qualifier, and a Heritage Walk highlighting historic landmarks, community gathering spots, and local businesses. For more information, visit westsidefuturefund.org/ride4westside.
Quest CDC and WFF are grateful to our sponsors for this year's Ride for the Westside, including Chick-fil-A, The Home Depot Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Power Foundation, Schneider, WABE, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), PNC, NCR, Aaron's, Comcast, Brock Built, Dematic, Top Floor Insurance, TMPAV, Wharton Law, L.C., FirstKey Homes, General Parts Company, APD Urban Planning + Management, Marsh, and Lucie Content.
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About Westside Future Fund
Westside Future Fund (WFF) is a place-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing a compassionate and equitable approach to neighborhood revitalization of five historic Westside neighborhoods: Ashview Heights, Atlanta University Center, English Avenue, Vine City, and Just Us. WFF's signature initiative, Home on the Westside, empowers legacy residents to rent, buy and retain affordable housing. WFF drives transformational change by championing four key impact strategies: mixed-income communities, cradle-to-career education, safety and security, and health and wellness.
To learn more, follow us on Facebook (@westsidefuturefund), Instagram (@westsidefuturefund), and Twitter (@WFFAtlanta), or visit http://www.westsidefuturefund.org.
About Quest Comprehensive Community Development Corporation
Quest CDC creates resilient communities and fosters social equity through collaboration and service integration, focusing on developing affordable and supportive housing for formerly homeless and extremely low-income residents in metro Atlanta. Quest CDC provides comprehensive case management, financial management, and resources for individuals and families affected by behavioral health, addictions, and physical disabilities. Quest uses a collective impact model approach to drive transformational change on the Westside of Atlanta.
To learn more, follow us on Facebook (@questcdc), Instagram (@questcdc), Twitter (@questcdc), LinkedIn (@questcdc), YouTube (@questcdc) and/or visit us at http://www.questcommunities.org.
About Drew Sidora/DREAMAKERS Foundation
Drew Sidora is an internationally known American actress, producer, singer/songwriter, youth mentor, activist and philanthropist. She is the star of the #1 show on Bravo and the #1 in the housewives' franchise: The Real Housewives of Atlanta since 2020, with over 3 million viewers each week. She is known for her recurring role as Chantel in the Disney Channel Original Series, That's So Raven, as Lucy Avila in the 2006 #1 film Step Up, as Tionne Watkins in the VH1 TLC biopic, CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, and the BET comedy-drama television series The Game, and many more.
Through her nonprofit DREAMAKERS Sidora motivates young women from diverse backgrounds to be empowered as leaders in their respective schools, churches, communities, and the world. Through intergenerational mentorship, multi-denominational beliefs, unconditional love, intercultural collaboration, and creative theatrical and musical programs that equip, ignite, and inspire our young women with self-confidence, resiliency, artistic gifts, spiritual enlightening, and leadership skills needed to achieve any goals they set.
Media Contact
Candace Wheeler, Westside Future Fund, 404-545-6570, [email protected]
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