A Place to Belong: Michael’s Story of Recovery, Community, and Hope
“I love being a part of the Back on My Feet team. I love the people involved in it. I love the why. I love the connection, the inclusion and the friendships.”
— Michael, Back on My Feet Atlanta, Alum
Lafayette’s Story – From Jail to Greatness: My Back on My Feet Journey
“I didn’t hesitate. I was ready to take advantage of every opportunity to become better.”
— Lafayette, Back on My Feet Atlanta, Alum
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
Beyond the Darkest Point: Melvin’s Story of Perseverance
“The strong foundation and good training from Back on My Feet helped me open more doors than I ever knew I could.”
—Melvin, Back on My Feet Houston, Alumni
Running Toward a Brighter Future: Bradley’s Inspiring Transformation
“I hope that day never comes that I’m not with Back on My Feet.”
— Bradley, Back on My Feet Philadelphia, Alum
From Homeless to Providing Hope: Mike’s Story
“I don’t live in anger anymore. I’m more service oriented. I get my rewards for helping other people, whether it’s volunteering at the water station, going to Circle Ups as an alumni, and giving back.”
— Mike, Back on My Feet Indianapolis, Alum
From Unmotivated to Aspiring Registered Nurse
“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