WorkOnward Foundation

Empowering America's HardworkingWorkforce with AI and Access

Ending poverty in New York and beyond, one decent job at a time.

We connect Main Street employers and local job seekers using simple texting and voice AI breaking down digital barriers that keep people trapped in poverty and ensuring everyone can access work with dignity.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Proven Impact
Community-Driven
Diverse community figures holding hands representing inclusion
Our Mission

Breaking Down Barriers, Building Opportunities

We empower America's hardworking workforce by connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities through innovative AI technology and comprehensive support services.

Our focus is on serving low-to-moderate income communities and under-resourced entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools, training, and connections needed to achieve economic mobility and build sustainable careers.

UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The Challenge

Understanding the Root Causes

These systemic barriers prevent millions from accessing economic opportunities and perpetuate cycles of poverty.

Digital Divide

Millions are locked out of jobs due to lack of internet, devices, or tech literacy deepening poverty cycles.

Language Barriers

Traditional hiring tools exclude many multilingual or ESL workers.

Small Business Strain

Mom-and-pop shops can't afford expensive recruiting systems, slowing their ability to hire and grow.

Cycle of Poverty

Without access to stable work, individuals and families remain in economic insecurity for generations.

Low-income communities - families connecting and supporting each other

Building Stronger Communities

Together, we create pathways to opportunity

Who We Serve

Communities That Need Us Most

We are committed to serving low-to-moderate income communities and under-resourced entrepreneurs, focusing on those who face the greatest barriers to economic opportunity:

People with disabilities
Older adults
Veterans and veteran-owned businesses
Justice-impacted individuals
New Americans / ESL learners
Deskless and frontline workers
Low-income communities
Our Solutions

Innovative Technology for Real Change

We combine cutting-edge AI with human-centered design to create solutions that actually work for real people.

AI-Driven Job Posting by Text

Post a job in minutes no apps, no logins. Employers simply text "Hello" to (908) 257-8393 and answer a few questions.

  • Multilingual support
  • Instant posting to local candidates
  • Designed for busy, non-technical small business owners

AI Resume Creation by Voice

Job seekers call (646) 956-1232, answer simple prompts, and get a professional resume link by text in minutes.

  • Works without a computer
  • Accessible for all literacy levels
  • Designed for inclusion

Digital Literacy & Employment Training

Workshops to help low-income and digitally disconnected workers gain skills needed to enter and stay in the workforce.

  • Reducing poverty
  • Promoting long-term stability
  • Building digital confidence
Real Impact

Stories of Transformation

"A justice-impacted father re-entering the workforce used our voice AI resume tool from a borrowed phone. Within a week, he secured work at a veteran-owned auto repair shop breaking the poverty cycle for his family and restoring economic stability."

Help Us Grow Our Impact

Your support helps us expand our reach and provide more opportunities for hardworking Americans to achieve economic mobility through AI-powered job placement and digital literacy training.

Trust & Compliance

Building Trust Through Transparency

WorkOnward Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in New York.
EIN: 33-4077254
Annual financial and impact reports available.
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