OnRamp, College Station, TX (2026)

08/20/2026

Christopher and Lauren, our 288th OnRamp client family, exude the calm, contented faith so many of us long for. Christopher has served as one of his church’s full-time maintenance technicians for years while Lauren stayed home to raise their three young sons. Though their income was small, they were able to make do until the engine failed in their one working vehicle, leaving Christopher without a way to get to his job thirty miles away. The church graciously loaned them one of its vans, but it was only temporary and had no AC. Imagine working full-time, raising 3 young boys, pinching every penny just to make ends meet… and then this happens!

But Christopher and Lauren did not become angry or bitter. As one of our interviewers remarked, “I was really impressed by Christopher’s work ethic and his contentment. He was willing to do whatever he needed to do to make ends meet… even if it was mowing lawns as a side hustle.” Another said, “the words calm faithfulness come to mind. He talks about the tough things with a calmness that reveals a faith that God has good things in store for him and his family.”

Fortunately, God came through for this family by providing a reliable TOYOTA last week through OnRamp! Thanks to your generous donations, Christopher and Lauren are back on the road raising their boys, working hard, and serving the Lord.

08/18/2026

Our website provides more than just an opportunity to learn about OnRamp and the work we do--it's also a valuable resource for our clients and visitors alike!

One particularly valuable resource is our series of instructional videos that cover basic car maintenance, including when you should visit a mechanic and what to do when your car breaks down, how to purchase a reliable used car, and much more! Feel free to visit our website to check it out, or simply visit the OnRampTX YouTube Channel.

https://www.onramptx.org/resources
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFj6bmRweuqonNkNJW1-0SpMw0B__5fGs

08/11/2026

Getting to hear follow ups directly from our clients is one of our favorite parts of the work that we do.

Since receiving her car, our former client Priscilla (Client 270) has gotten a new job in construction and a massive wage increase thanks to the car we gave her.

Supporting the mission of On Ramp does more than just meet immediate needs--it creates generational impact for clients just like Priscilla!

08/05/2026

Welcome Jan Watson to the OnRamp staff as our new San Antonio Client Care Director!! Our ministry in SATX has taken off at an unprecedented rate. They've already gifted vehicles to their first 2 clients and have the next four great nominees in the pipeline. Clearly, God is at work for us in Bexar county. And in His perfect timing, he led Jan to our volunteer team. She loves the Lord, already knows our team and bleeds for our mission, and helped lead the way on the first 2 applicants... and she just so happens to be open to a part time job! So, thanks to a generous grant OnRamp National received this year, we hired her yesterday to lead the Client Care front in San Antonio and help us rapidly scale our ministry in this beautiful city. Thank you for saying "yes" Jan!

To read her bio or support this new ministry in San Antonio, click the link in the bio. And if you are in the SATX area and want to learn more about this team and our program, join us tomorrow (Thursday) evening for a zoom mtg at 7:30pm. It's just an informational, so don't feel like you're committing. This is a chance to learn what we do. DM or comment for the zoom link.

07/29/2026

Great News for Bexar County!

OnRamp San Antonio just gifted a vehicle to their second client and is now officially LAUNCHING from a pilot program to a full-fledged OnRamp! They already have four more applicants in the pipeline and a growing volunteer team. Now we get to train, equip, and empower this team to glorify the Lord by growing OnRamp SATX to serve their neighbors in need. If you live in San Antonio and are looking for an opportunity to serve your community, consider volunteering with our team or donating directly to this new ministry. We’ll meet by zoom NEXT THURSDAY evening to discuss. Message us or comment below for details.

Now let me tell you about their delightful second client, Jeffier. This young woman has overcome SO much. She aged out of the foster care system with little support and few resources. She was also diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that saps her strength and requires substantial treatment (but is now in remission, thank God!) And yet, this sister-in-Christ is so full of joy! She loves children, K-pop, and signing and dancing. She is extremely grateful for everything God’s given her in life. She has worked hard at the WashTub for over three years, becoming one of their number one cashiers. Different locations actually fight to get her on their team, she is so beloved! Her positivity is contagious.

Fortunately, God brought her a local family that took her in and gave her a home. This amazing family has stood by her side for years, helping her grow in knowledge, skills, and resilience. When her former vehicle was no longer drivable, they nominated her to OnRamp and our San Antonio team accepted her into the program and gave her action steps to complete before donation, which she did successfully. And so, with great joy, they gifted her a reliable Toyota USA Camry that should keep her mobile and employed for many years to come.

Thank you Christian Brothers Automotive Stevens Ranch for donating so much to get this car ready for Jeffier! Thank you Joey Dewolf for finding this mint sedan for us.

07/28/2026

From our founder...

Few things are more rewarding than witnessing something you founded no longer needing you because it has become fully mature!

Last week, I was privileged to attend OnRamp DFW's first Drive with OnRamp event. Taylor Russell and his team killed it! Huge turnout (better than our first), great energy, and tons of vision-casting. And you know the best part? My name was never mentioned! I was standing right there at the back of the room and no one stopped and said, "Hey, there's Blake, the guy who founded OnRamp. Let's hear from him." I was in the room but anonymous because they simply did not need me at all. Fellow leaders and founders... this is the goal! May we never so cling to power or recognition that we fail to recognize that success is when our organization grows beyond us.

The icing on the cake came the following morning as I attended DFW’s 74th client donation. They gifted a reliable SUV to Yvette, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who now ministers to women who have suffered similarly. And again, the best part... they did not need me for anything! God has matured this team under its capable leaders to exceed anything I could have imagined for DFW.

One request, if you have the means and have any connection to the DFW metroplex, please consider donating to OnRampDFW. They set a goal to serve 30 new client families this year, but are receiving that many qualifying applicants A MONTH! Stats show that the need in DFW is about 16x larger than the need in the Brazos Valley. I would love to find new givers to help this vital ministry grow. Visit their webpage in the comment below to give, and share with anyone you know in DFW. Thanks!!

07/23/2026

At 18, Chyna aged out of the foster care system and, like so many in her situation, immediately became homeless. Yet she did not let that stop her from finishing high school. That determination caught the attention of Our Daughters House in Brenham, a residential and mentoring ministry devoted to young women like Chyna who age out of foster care with courage but without the safety net most of us take for granted. They lovingly provided a safe, stable place to live, caring mentors, and space to breathe. With that support, Chyna has thrived! She has developed vital life skills, completed classes, found and maintained two jobs, and saved money.

But she faced a common hurdle: getting to work. Without reliable transportation, she could not continue her journey. When Our Daughters' House nominated Chyna to OnRamp, we knew immediately that this young woman deserved a partner on the road ahead.

This week, we gifted Chyna a reliable Honda Civic, and for the first time in her life, she has something that's truly hers. Not something borrowed. Not a hand-me-down. Hers. Now she can drive down to Houston to see her siblings, reconnect with family, and get to both jobs with the reliability she's worked so hard to build.

Want to know the most amazing part? Remember how she had built up her savings while working two jobs? After we gifted her the vehicle, she handed us a massive donation to help OnRamp serve the next client in line. That is not something we ever require or ask for. That was completely her own initiative and love as she seeks to follow Jesus. What an amazing young woman!

Here is why young adults like Chyna matter to us. The statistics are stark. Approximately 50% of young people who age out of foster care end up homeless, incarcerated, or dead within their first year. Only 1 in 2 will have gainful employment by age 24. These aren't just numbers; these are children of God facing brutal hardships. That's why this partnership with Our Daughters' House matters so deeply. When a mission-driven organization sees a young person's potential and says, "we love you and believe in you," and then OnRamp steps in to remove the transportation barrier, lives change. This is our way of proving: God sees you and wants you to flourish.

Chyna is now well on her way to a bright, self-sufficient future. And she got there because people like you believed that young adults aging out of foster care deserve a second chance, and a reliable car to get there.

Ready to be part of the solution? Simply donate to either OnRamp or Our Daughters' House to help more amazing women like Chyna.

07/22/2026

Time to get your VIP tickets to our 2026 Wheels | Watches | Whiskey event September 26th at the Stella Hotel! This annual fundraiser hosted by TheGentlemanRacer.com supports OnRamp's vital work in the Brazos Valley. You can see amazing cars, try great whiskey, sample tasty apps, and try on beautiful watches. Tickets available in link in comments. Can't wait to see you at Lake Walk!

07/20/2026

Today is bittersweet at OnRamp… it’s the first day without our tried-and-true Marketing Director, Cassidy Somervill. After four years of serving in multiple roles including Clint Care, Communications, Administration, and finally Marketing, she has made the hard but wise decision to simplify and direct her energy to her growing family of five. This is a loss for OnRamp but a gain for her three sweet daughters who are growing up so fast.��

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Cassidy. She joined OnRamp when we were still figuring things out. She learned and flexed with us as we discovered how to organize and run a non-profit. She was always ready to help any of us with any task, and always with a smile. She loved our clients well and consistently advocated for their needs, especially those with young children at home. She displayed the grace of God, our chief organizational value, in all she did.

So join us in thanking Cassidy for four great years of service to OnRamp! You made a lasting impact that will not be forgotten.

With Cassidy’s departure, we are looking for additional marketing and graphic design volunteers. We’ve got a great team already in place, but could use more help generating and sharing the content that will keep this ministry growing. If you'd like to help, visit our webpage and click "Volunteer" at the top and fill out the form on the next page. Or contact us on FB for more details.

06/24/2026

Meet our Board Chair!

Matt brings his expertise in auditing, governance, process, and controls as a Director for OnRamp. He is currently a Professor of Accounting with Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School where he teaches auditing and executes research related to auditors, audit committees, and regulators. He completed his undergraduate and Masters degrees at Texas A&M University and a PhD at the University of Texas. In addition to raising their three children, Matt and his wife Kim serve in a variety of ministries and organizations in the BCS area. Matt is excited about helping alleviate poverty in the local community through the provision of (1) reliable vehicles and (2) other resources that enable financial self-sufficiency.

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