A Westside landmark that once gave Black travelers a safe place to stay during segregation is beginning a new chapter, and CBS News Atlanta is telling the story. In a report published October 2, 2026, CBS News Atlanta reporter Jamal Goss traces the history of the Waluhaje Hotel, which opened in 1951 under Walter H. "Chief" Aiken. The hotel was listed in the Green Book, the travel guide that helped Black Americans find welcoming hotels, restaurants, and businesses during segre

ATLANTA, GA — Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC) will celebrate the grand opening of Heritage Village @ West Lake with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, October 29th from 6:00-8:30PM at 239 West Lake Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30314. Join us as we celebrate the preservation and revitalization of the former Waluhaje Hotel as Heritage Village @ West Lake, a vibrant affordable housing community designed to support residents through quality housing, wellness resourc

ATLANTA, GA – On September 24, QuestCDC welcomed residents, families, partners, and neighbors to The Leonard House for a National Recovery Day event honoring the strength, resilience, and hope of those on the road to recovery. National Recovery Day reminds communities across the country that recovery is possible, that it is worth celebrating, and that no one has to walk the road alone. At The Leonard House, a no-cost, six-month transitional housing program serving men who hav

Capital Impact Partners' program for emerging real estate developers brings training, mentorship, and financing pathways to Atlanta's Westside ATLANTA, GA – QuestCDC was proud to welcome the second Atlanta cohort of Capital Impact Partners' Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) to the Quest Westside Impact Center for a cohort meeting. EDI helps emerging real estate developers build the skills, relationships, and capital access needed to bring affordable housing and other com

Generosity from neighbors, organizations, and colleagues helped residents access essential items and strengthened the Westside community. ATLANTA, GA — Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC) and its Supportive Services Department extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated and contributed to the recent Community Yard Sale, an event designed to connect residents with items that support their everyday lives. Thanks to the generosity of donors, residents were abl

National Wellness Month | August 2026 Housing is where stability begins — but at QuestCDC, it's rarely where the work ends. Behind every lease signed and every key handed over is a team of case managers, house managers, and care providers whose job is to make sure that housing turns into something lasting: wellness, in the fullest sense of the word. This August, in recognition of National Wellness Month, we're pulling back the curtain on the Quest Cares and Leonard House Supp

On a day filled with reflection, gratitude, and vision for what's ahead, QuestCDC gathered staff, partners, residents, and friends of the organization to celebrate a milestone 25 years in the making: the QuestCDC 25th Anniversary Luncheon. The event marked more than just a birthday. It was a homecoming of sorts — a chance for the people who have built, supported, and believed in QuestCDC's mission to come together and take stock of a quarter-century of work on Atlanta's Wests

QuestCDC is proud to announce that Founder, President and CEO Leonard L. Adams Jr. has been named to Atlanta Magazine's 2026 Atlanta 500, recognizing the city's most influential leaders across business, government, education, and nonprofit sectors. Adams was honored in the Religion, Nonprofits & Advocacy category, marking his continued recognition among Atlanta's most impactful changemakers. The Atlanta 500 spotlights leaders who are shaping the city's future — and Adams' inc

Today, QuestCDC marks a milestone 25 years in the making. What began as a single vision for stronger, more resilient neighborhoods has grown into a quarter-century of building affordable housing, forging lasting partnerships, and creating real opportunity for the communities we serve. Today, we're proud to celebrate that legacy — and even prouder to look ahead at what's next. A Vision That Started It All Twenty-five years ago, Founder and CEO Leonard L. Adams Jr. set out with

For 25 years, Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC) has worked to advance economic and social justice on Atlanta's Westside — creating intentional communities where residents can build stable, sustainable futures. A key part of that work is made possible through an ongoing partnership with Fulton County. A Shared Mission Fulton County's Department of Community Development exists to strengthen people, families, and communities through partnerships with nonprofit,

Partnership Brings Integrated Healthcare to QuestCDC's Newest Affordable Housing Community Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC) is proud to announce that Mercy Care will provide on-site health and wellness services at Heritage Village @ West Lake, further strengthening QuestCDC's commitment to delivering housing connected to the services residents need to thrive. The announcement will be celebrated during the Heritage Village Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on August 26

As Heritage Village @ West Lake prepares to welcome its first residents, Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC) continues building more than affordable housing. Through a new partnership with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Heritage Village will become a place where residents can access the services, coaching, and opportunities that create lasting economic mobility. The Urban League of Greater Atlanta will establish a presence at Heritage Village, bringing na