How Emery Discovered Community and Purpose
“I feel like that’s not even a job for me. It’s just a way to give back to what was given to me freely.”
— Emery, Back on My Feet San Francisco, Alum
From Addiction to Empowerment: Jose’s Journey of Recovery and Community
“My whole life I was looking for community and I either couldn’t fit in or it was a community that seemed good but then led me astray. I really feel like I found Back on My Feet for a reason and now that I have the right community I can keep giving back and helping others.”
— Jose, Back on My Feet San Francisco, 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