From Unmotivated to Aspiring RN: How Kris Pays it Forward
“I got a job working at a hospital as a dietary aide helping everyone from new babies to people getting intubated. My job is so rewarding, I’m actually sad when I’m not working.”
— Kris, Back on My Feet Boston, Alum
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 Isolation to Accomplishment: Jamie’s Inspiring Journey
“I’ve recently applied and am interviewing with the Salvation Army shelter as a shelter monitor. I think it’s important to give back. The homelessness situation here is very prevalent and perhaps my lived experience of having been in their situation will be inspiring.”
— Jamie, Back on My Feet Seattle, Alum
Be Like Water & Continue to Flow: Artemas’ Journey
“The workshops were tremendous. I was computer illiterate. I didn’t know anything. What they taught me at the workshop prepared me to take classes online while I go to school.”
— Artemas, Back on My Feet Dallas, Alum
From Homelessness in Dallas to Paying it Forward in Boston
“The people in life that glow are the people that are always helping someone else. You can see how special they are. I’m trying to be that. But it’s not about me being better than anyone else. It’s about the people who need the help now that I needed then.”
— Tim, Back on My Feet Alum
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
Resilience Redefined: Aaron’s Journey
“When life gets tough, I don’t self-destruct anymore. I keep moving, keep pushing forward.”
— Aaron, Back on My Feet Indy, Alum
From Unhoused Veteran to Marathon FundRacer: Eli’s Journey
“I want to help as many people as possible through drug and alcohol recovery. As many as I can possibly help. Inspire other people to become the best possible people they can become in the field they’re in.”
— Eli, Back on My Feet Atlanta, Alum and FundRacer
How Running and Community Helped Martin Turn His Life Around
“Before, I didn’t have anything to look forward to, but being with Back on My Feet gave me a better start to my morning.”
— Martin, Back on My Feet Houston, Alum