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Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm

HumanKind

At HumanKind, we envision compassionate Virginia communities where every person is valued, and communities prosper. Who is HumanKind? What does HumanKind do?

Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families through care, counseling, and education. HumanKind is a non-profit human services organization that has been serving children and families for more than 100 years. We offer programs and services that instill hope and equip people with the tools to build a strong foundation for life. We rely on donations, grants and local volunteers

to serve those in need, and have strong connections to wide-ranging resources focused on helping individuals become more productive, healthier, and stronger. By helping individuals reach their potential, we are building strong families and communities! At its heart, HumanKind is about developing potential and building people up by providing hope and the tools to build a better life. With an emphasis on inclusion, we help individuals and families who face any number of life’s challenges. Our programs cover everything from financial education to mental health counseling, from early childhood resources to services for adults with disabilities. We bring our strength and experience to our work every day because we believe strong individuals and families build stronger communities.

09/05/2026

🥐☕ Calling all breakfast food vendors! 🦃👟

We’re looking for 4 breakfast food vendors to join us on Thanksgiving morning at the Lynchburg Turkey Trot 5K!

📍 E.C. Glass High School Lawn
🕢 Selling Hours: 7:30–10:30 AM
⚠️ No electricity provided

Last year, we sold out with 4,000 participants, and this year we’re expecting another big crowd of hungry runners, families, volunteers, and spectators ready to kick off Thanksgiving together!

✨ Why join us?

✔️ Get featured in Turkey Trot marketing to help drive customers your way
✔️ 100+ volunteers will receive food vouchers
✔️ HumanKind will pay vendors directly for volunteer vouchers
✔️ Get your food in front of thousands of people on race morning!

👉 Interested in being one of our 4 vendors? Apply here:
https://forms.gle/RxfmLkhCFTEKtPNN8

09/04/2026

🌟 HumanKind is honored to receive grant support from the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond for our Economic Resource Center. 🌟

This funding will help individuals and families across the Richmond region gain access to reliable transportation, financial coaching, employment support, and tools to build long-term economic stability. By investing in these critical services, the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond is helping create pathways to opportunity and empowering people to achieve their financial goals.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to strengthening our community!

09/03/2026

"Your next chapter could start here. 📖

We're on the hunt for talented, driven individuals to join our crew. Check out our open positions today!

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09/01/2026

Check out our Nonprofit Spotlight in the fall issue of HOME Magazine! 🎉 Learn more about our programs, and don't forget to register for the HumanKind Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance 🦃

08/31/2026

😍We're so honored to have been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary for The Virginian Hotel's Ace Spade Rally Supercar Showcase back in July. Having supportive community partners like the Virginian is what helps us in our mission each and every day. 🫶 Special shoutout to Shelley Waldeck, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, for giving us a tour of this incredibly beautiful and historic hotel, right in downtown Lynchburg! 🎉

08/30/2026

🚨 Price Alert! 🚨

August 31 (that's tomorrow!) is the last day to get the lowest registration price of the season for the HumanKind Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance. 🦃

Register now and save before prices increase! You don't want to miss out on the best Thanksgiving tradition in Lynchburg!

👉 humankind.org/lyhturkeytrot

08/29/2026

This week HumanKind Early Head Start celebrated staff who have reached exciting education milestones! 🎂These hard-working teammates earned three Career Studies Certificates in Early Childhood Education from Central Virginia Community College and one associate’s degree in biology! 🎉

08/28/2026

We're excited to recognize the Appalachian Power Foundation for its generous $75,000 grant supporting the expansion of the HumanKind Early Head Start program. 🎉

This investment is helping us increase access to high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive family support services, giving more infants, toddlers, and families the strong foundation they need to thrive.

We are grateful for Appalachian Power Foundation's commitment to strengthening communities and creating brighter futures for children across our region. Together, we're helping families build a path toward lifelong success. 💙

Thank you, Appalachian Power Foundation, for partnering with HumanKind to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families.

08/27/2026

⚾We had a great time at the Hill City Howlers last night! We loved seeing our own Sherri Conner on the mound. Gold star to her for pitching in an inflatable turkey suit! Which reminds us, if you'd like to be a Lynchburg Turkey Trot presented by Scott Insurance sponsor for 2026, let Sherri know! www.humankind.org/corporate-partnerships 🦃

08/26/2026

Thank you to Framatome North America Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) Lynchburg Chapter for spending your Friday serving at our Early Head Start Lynchburg Center! 💙

This incredible group helped prepare classrooms for painting and tackled cleaning projects to get the center ready for the new school year. Their hard work and dedication are helping create a welcoming, refreshed space where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

We are grateful for your partnership and for investing your time and energy into supporting local children and families. Thank you for making a difference!

Address

1903 HumanKind Way
Lynchburg, VA
24503

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14343843131

Website

http://www.humankind.org/

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