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When you support HumanKind, you make amazing things happen.  You encourage families to thrive economically, empower adults with intellectual disabilities to live confidently and independently, and enrich children’s lives by providing them with safe and nurturing homes.  

Make a Donation

Online

Our easy-to-use donation page allows you to give a one-time gift or a monthly gift to go towards programs that provide help and resources to equip children and families.

Mail

If you’d like to mail a check to HumanKind, please send to:

HumanKind
1903 HumanKind Way
Lynchburg, VA 24503

* Please be sure your check is made payable to HumanKind. 

Phone

If you’d like to donate over the phone, please call 434-485-8123.

Become a Monthly Donor

Join our most committed group of HumanKind supporters!

Become a monthly donor with your gift today.

Monthly donors make small, automatic donations every month, which makes it easier for HumanKind to plan long-term, budget more efficiently and create more life-changing outcomes. You choose how much to give and for how long, and you can change your amount or cancel at any time.

Join today online to provide help and resources to equip children and families all year long.

Learn more HERE.

Corporate Giving + Partnership

Generous support from businesses and organizations can transform lives and do wonderful things for our community.

Group Volunteering

There are ongoing volunteer opportunities for groups all year long as well as for specific projects or events. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator directly to inquire about current opportunities at volunteer@humankind.org

Workplace Matching

Many employers match their employees’ gifts to charitable organizations. Some companies will match the gifts of employee spouses and retired employees as well. Ask the Human Resources department at your workplace for your matching gift form and send it to this address:

A match can help your gift double in impact.

Learn more HERE.

Event Sponsorship

When you choose to sponsor one of our HumanKind events, you are helping individuals and families become more successful as well.

Your sponsorship helps children thrive, gives families the tools they need to become healthier and more independent, provides opportunities for teens to overcome behavioral and emotional challenges, and more. 

For more information about current sponsorship opportunities please visit our Event Sponsorship page.

Give Stocks

To make a stock gift, please:

  1. Call the HumanKind Development office at (434) 384-3131.  It is very helpful to know the stock name and the number of shares you are transferring.
  2. Have your broker call Morgan Stanley at (540) 725-3163.
  3. Ask to transfer securities to:
    Presbyterian Homes and Family Services, Inc.
    Account Number: 936116250

Learn more HERE.

Gifts in Kind

HumanKind benefits from donations of vehicles, food, toiletries, books and toys for the children and adults in our care.  

Donations may be tax-deductible. Donors receive an acknowledgement of their gift.  

Donations may be dropped off at:
HumanKind
1903 HumanKind Way
Lynchburg, VA 24503

Gift-In-Kind form available to complete here online or download.

Or purchase needed items directly from our Amazon Wish Lists:

  • Early Head Start Center Needs Shop

  • Early Head Start Book Drive Shop
  • Foster Care Shop

  • Healthy Families Shop

Matching Gifts

Many employers match their employees’ gifts to charitable organizations. Some companies will match the gifts of employee spouses and retired employees as well. Ask the Human Resources department at your workplace for your matching gift form and send it to this address:

HumanKind
Development Office
1903 HumanKind Way
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503

Learn more HERE.

Planned Giving

Make a gift today to benefit HumanKind tomorrow.

Learn more HERE under Legacy Giving.

Bequests
Consider naming HumanKind as a beneficiary in your will, trust retirement plan or life insurance policy. Please contact Stan Southworth at ssouthworth@humankind.org with your intentions.

Charitable Gift Annuity
Provides you with fixed income payments for life while providing generous support for HumanKind.  

Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Remove an asset from your estate and designate HumanKind as the trustee or the irrevocable beneficiary.

Charitable Lead Trust
Put an asset in trust for a period of time so that the income generated by the asset benefits HumanKind.  At the end of the designated period, the asset is passed on to a named recipient.

For more information, Please contact Stan Southworth at ssouthworth@humankind.org.

You may also contact the Presbyterian Foundation, Attn: R. Dale Le Count, 5700 Executive Center Drive, Suite 204, Charlotte, NC 28212; 704-379-7909 or 888-711-1318.

Real Estate

Real estate may be deeded outright to HumanKind or left by bequest.  The irrevocable gift of property may provide an immediate tax deduction and avoid capital gains.  Due to complexities, be prepared to work with HumanKind and qualified advisors to ensure that this is a suitable gift for both you and for HumanKind.

Learn more HERE.

Volunteer

We have many ways in which members of our community can enrich the lives of our residents and clients.  Volunteering is a great way for individuals, civic groups, schools and churches to make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.

VOLUNTEER NOW

For more information on ways to give, please contact:
Stan Southworth | President / Chief Executive Officer