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The Ways to Work program at HumanKind provides fair-interest vehicle loans and financial education to working individuals who have challenging credit histories. Reliable transportation creates transformational opportunities for individuals and families by helping participants build credit, strengthen long‑term financial stability, and open doors to greater economic mobility.

Ways to Work currently serves individuals in the Roanoke, Lynchburg, Richmond, and Warrenton regions. We strive to build strong, meaningful partnerships with local dealerships to ensure our customers have access to a variety of reliable vehicle options. By partnering with Ways to Work, dealerships play a direct role in helping hardworking individuals and families gain reliable transportation, achieve financial goals, and build a stronger future for themselves and their communities.

Vehicle loans through the Ways to Work program are funded in-house by LendingKind, Inc.

To become a partner dealership, here is what we need:

  • A W-9

  • A voided check or blank deposit slip

  • A completed LendingKind, Inc. Wire Authorization Form granting permission to send loan funds to the account information provided

Once approved, your dealership becomes eligible to work with Ways to Work customers and receive direct payment from LendingKind, Inc.

Learn more about the step‑by‑step process after a Ways to Work customer selects a vehicle at your dealership.

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Contact Us

RICHMOND

Phone: (804) 461-3585
EMAIL
Location: 908 N. Thompson Street, Richmond, VA 23230

LYNCHBURG

Phone: (434) 845-5944
Email
Location: 1903 HumanKind Way, Lynchburg, VA 24503

ROANOKE
Phone: (540) 206-2748
EMAIL
Location: 2607 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 (inside the Envision Center)

WARRENTON

Phone: (434) 363-7995
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Location: 321 Walker Drive, Suite 201, Warrenton, VA 20186 (inside the PATH Resource Center)

FAQs

  • Ways to Work connects dealerships with motivated buyers who already have loan approvals and supportive services in place. 

    Our partnership creates: 
    ✔ Consistent vehicle sales 
    ✔ Customers with secured financing 
    ✔ Reduced risk for dealership 
    ✔ Positive community impact 

    Participants are working individuals who: 

    • Have been employed for at least 6 months 

    • Have been approved through program guidelines 

    • Are committed to reliable transportation 

    These are buyers who need vehicles and are ready to purchase. 

  • Ways to Work provides: 

    ·        Pre-qualified loan approvals 

    ·        Clear purchase limits (up to $15,000)

    ·        Direct coordination with program staff 

    This means fewer surprises and smoother transactions. Partnering with our nonprofit program gives your dealership the opportunity to support economic mobility in the community by helping residents gain access to reliable transportation. This partnership not only makes a tangible difference in people’s lives but also highlights your dealership’s leadership in and commitment to the community.

  • We focus on:

    • Reliable used vehicles

    • Reasonable mileage

    • Safe, inspected inventory

    • Vehicle mileage guidelines: Vehicles priced at $12,000 or less may have up to 130,000 miles. Vehicles priced over $12,000 must have under 100,000 miles

    • All vehicles must pass an inspection by a Ways to Work Partner Mechanic.

    • Vehicles that are 12 years old or newer

    • Luxury isn’t the goal. Dependability is. Therefore, luxury vehicles (BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, Jaguar, Audi, etc..) are not eligible.

  • To become a Partner Dealership, we collect a W-9, Wire Authorization Form, and a voided check, blank deposit slip, or wire instructions on bank letterhead to verify the correct account for payments. 

     

    Our program staff assists with documentation and communicates directly with you to keep deals moving efficiently. 

     

    Dealerships will also be required to provide a buyer’s order with all applicable taxes and fees listed for a vehicle that a participant is interested in.

  • Partner Dealerships receive ongoing business as participants enter the program throughout the year. You will be able to receive business from all 4 of our sites (Lynchburg, Richmond, Roanoke, and Warrenton). 

     

    Many partners report experiencing repeat business and long-term relationships.

  • We ask for fair market pricing to protect participants and ensure sustainable lending. 

    Dealerships maintain control over inventory and sales process. 

  • ‍ Dealerships can contact the Program Manager for the location nearest you to discuss becoming a partner. Contact information can be found on our website.

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  • Each dealership works directly with Ways to Work program staff who assist with: 

    • Buyer coordination 
    • Documentation 
    • Troubleshooting 

    No guessing. No chasing paperwork. 

  • Code: LEI05 (I, not 1)

    Name: LendingKind, Inc.

    Address: 1903 HumanKind Way, Lynchburg, VA  24503