CJ’s Transformation Through the Power of Compassion, and Connection
“The schooling to become a counselor taught me that the opposite of addiction is connection.”
— CJ, Back on My Feet LA, Alum
Overcoming Addiction Through Healthy Living
“I am diving into healthy living, meaning good sleep, good eating, exercise, volunteer work. I am contributing to the stream of life, where I used to be taking.”
— Kevin, Back on My Feet LA, Alum & Volunteer
A Fractured Skull and a Wake Up Call: Jean’s Story
“When you go to rehab, you feel like everyone is judging you. But the Back on My Feet volunteers always approach you as a friend.”
— Jean, Back on My Feet LA, Alum
Finding Love, Acceptance, and Self-Transformation: Paul’s Journey of Recovery
“The highlight of my day was when volunteers would come in. They would look past my addiction and my past and have a real life conversation with me.”
— Paul, Back on My Feet Los Angeles, Alum
Running for a Cause: Melanie’s Journey from LA Marathon FundRacer to San Francisco Volunteer
“Volunteering with Back on My Feet has broadened my perspective, showing the diversity of homeless profiles and debunking media stereotypes. Engaging with facility residents has fostered empathy, highlighting unique stories and dispelling clichés about homelessness, particularly in San Francisco.”
— Melanie, Back on My Feet San Francisco, Volunteer