Rising from Adversity: Dexter’s Journey from Guyana to Freedom, Success, and Advocacy in the U.S.
“My journey was really hard, but worth it. I’ve been able to help so many people. Five years ago, I came to Back on My Feet. and still I have a real team behind me all the time. It’s a real family.”
— Dexter, Back on My Feet New York, Alum
From Sleeping on the Subway to Attending Law School: Tyrena’s Story
“Although it takes time, the key is persistence. The key is to keep going. I think I’ve taken that resilience from walking to running and learned to implement that in other areas of life.”
— Tyrena, BoMFNYC Alum