Impact

At Back on My Feet, running is just the catalyst. Community is the game-changer, and the end game is long-term stability. Here’s a snapshot of the impact we are having across the country.

Members Employed & Housed

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Members Maintain Employment

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Volunteers & Supporters

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Jobs & Homes Achieved

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Members Trained & Educated

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Community stories

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 Addiction to Empowerment: Jose’s Journey of Recovery and Community with Back on My Feet

"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

From Addiction and Despair to Ultramarathon Glory: The Inspiring Journey of US Army Veteran Shawn

"Back on My Feet not only gave me the community and physical activity I so desperately needed, but I stand taller now, and I have more hope for my future because of the support they continue to give me."

— Shawn, Back on My Feet Austin, Alum

3,000+

Training / Education

10,000+

Employed / Housed

150,000+

Volunteers / Supporters

Employment Success

Still Employed After 15 Months

1 %

Receive a Wage Increase Within the First 6 Months

1 %

Achieve a Promotion

1 %

On average, our members are hired at $13.42/hr verses the national minimum wage of $7.25/hr.

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.