Setting Goals To Get Back On Our Feet: Benji’s journey with BoMF
“In life, goals are fundamental. Whether it’s a faster race time or an additional day of sobriety, progress in one area strengthens progress in another. By continuing to set both spoken and unspoken goals with our members, we take meaningful steps forward together. In doing so, members, volunteers, alumni, and community partners alike move closer to getting back on our feet. “
—Benji, Back on My Feet Dallas, Volunteer
Running for Renewal: Jabari’s Story of Recovery and Resilience
“I look at where I started and where I am now… I got back on my feet. I am back on my feet.”
— Jabari, Back on My Feet Chicago, Alum
From Stroke Survivor to Marathon Finisher: Sekou’s Inspirational Journey of Perseverance and Purpose
“Just decide to do something magnificent for you. It will keep you on the track of seeking the best possible you you can be.”
— Sekou, Back on My Feet New York, FundRacer
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
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