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Shekia signed the final documents on her own car loan and proudly receiving the keys! Because of you, she got the help she needed and is now able to thrive in life.

You Got Shekia Back to Work

Ways to Work Brings Hope to Families 

Shekia’s vehicle left her stranded in more ways than one. The breakdown of her car had not only left her on the side of the road, but also caused issues with her employment. At work, her manager recognized her value as an employee and was doing everything possible to keep her on board. However, her job required her to have a reliable vehicle in order to consult with clients at locations throughout the area. Without her own transportation, she would lose her job.

Through the Ways to Work program, Shekia was able to purchase her own reliable vehicle while improving her credit. Your generosity provided the support she needed to become the top sales person in the area and even earn two sales leader awards. Because of you, Shekia has stabilized her finances and increased her income by more than 50%. You kept hope alive!

Just when all hope seemed lost, your gift provided her hope.

Shekia Stukes, Ways to Work client

For more information on the Economic Opportunity Programs at HumanKind, please visit our page here.


You can make a difference in the life of someone like Shekia, who needs your help and hope today.

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