Impact
We use running, community and essential resources to empower our members and help them change their lives. Here's a snapshot of the impact we are having across the country.
70%
Members Employed & Housed
83%
Members Maintain Employment
150k+
Volunteers & Supporters
5.5k+
Jobs & Homes Achieved
2.1k+
Members Trained & Educated
"Measuring our impact is critical. We look at it from every angle; economic, health and social. We are proud of our national impact and all of our member achievements."
Katy Sherratt, Back on My Feet CEO2100+
Training / Education
5500+
Employed / Housed
150,000+
Volunteers / Supporters
Employment Success
83%
Still Employed After 15 Months
44%
Receive a Wage Increase Within the First 6 Months
21%
Achieve a Promotion
On average, our members are hired at $12.75/hr verses the national minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Health Impact
After 60 days of running with Back On My Feet members
experience important health benefits, including:
48%
Reduction in High Blood Pressure
13%
Reduction in BMI
48%
Reduction in Obesity
48%
Reduction in Nicotine Usage
Your Economic Impact
$1 invested in us returns nearly $2.50.
For every $1 invested in Back on My Feet, nearly $2.50 is returned to the community through increased economic activity and cost savings – and that return is seen in only three years. The economic impact includes: increased economic output from employment and the cost savings from housing, medical costs associated with hospitalization and low physical activity levels, incarcerations costs, and treatments for alcohol/drug addiction. The economic impact results have been validated by PA Consulting Group.
Member Mileage Tracker
1,259,189
Mileage Ran
400+
Members Have Run Marathons
1800+
Members Have Run 100+ Miles