Every Child. Every Family. Every Community.
Introducing Our 2025 Impact Report
This month, we are proud to share our 2025 Impact Report, a reflection of what happens when compassion, commitment, and community come together to make a difference.
At HumanKind, we believe that every child matters, every family matters, and every community matters. This report brings that belief to life through the stories, numbers, and outcomes that defined the past year.
A Year of Meaningful Reach
In 2025, HumanKind served 7,079 individuals
98% of those served were low-income
85% were very low-income
73% of individuals served were female-headed households
We reached a diverse population across our communities, ensuring support is accessible
These numbers reflect real lives changed through access to support, stability, and opportunity.
Strengthening Financial Stability and Opportunity
Through our Economic Resource Center (ERC) programs, including Ways to Work, Financial Opportunity Center, and Workforce Development, we served 5,962 individuals.
The Ways to Work program continues to be a powerful driver of economic mobility:
203 loans funded
97% loan success rate
99% reported improved quality of life
100% gained better access to jobs, healthcare, and daily essentials
90% increased their credit score
Behind these outcomes are powerful personal stories:
“It kept me grounded, independent, and able to manage everything on my plate without falling behind.”
Reliable transportation isn’t just about getting from point A to point B — it’s about stability, employment, and confidence.
We continued to provide coaching and workforce support through:
402 financial coaching sessions
232 career coaching sessions
80 workshops held
Workforce programs serving nearly 2,000 individuals across Lynchburg and Roanoke
Launched in October, our Thriving Families program is already supporting families with:
27 individuals and 60 family members served
Early Head Start: Investing in the Earliest Years
Our Early Head Start program delivered high-quality early childhood support to:
112 children and 508 family members
100% of families said they would recommend the program
Families reported exceptional satisfaction across all areas, including:
Child development and safety: 4.91 / 5
Enrollment experience: 4.87 / 5
One parent shared:
“This program has really been a huge help in my son’s development… I feel extremely grateful.”
Healthy Families
Through home visiting and family support services, we provided:
1,421 home visits
196 group participants
Serving 155 children and 331 family members
Caring for Children Through Foster Care
Our Treatment Foster Care program supported children across multiple communities, including:
100 children in Lynchburg
46 in Danville
55 in Richmond
37 in Bedford
Each number represents a child receiving care, stability, and a path toward a brighter future.
Thank You for Making This Possible
None of this work happens in isolation. Our impact is made possible by our donors, partners, volunteers, and community supporters who believe in our mission and invest in it every day.
Together, we are building stronger families, healthier children, and more resilient communities.