Stories
The Back on My Feet community is made up of members, volunteers, FundRacers, donors, partners, and more, coming together to achieve remarkable things. These are their stories.
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Kim Fields Wins $30,000 on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Actress and director Kim Fields went up against Penn Jillette and Kel Mitchelle on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune for a chance to win over $1M for Back on My Feet!
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
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
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
Alumni Stories
"The workshops were tremendous. I was computer illiterate. I didn't know anything. What they taught me...
“The people in life that glow are the people that are always helping someone else. You can see how special...
"The schooling to become a counselor taught me that the opposite of addiction is connection."
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Volunteer Stories
"Some of the men and women I run with make phenomenal changes in their existence. It really puts your...
"When we're out at Circle Ups, you don't know who's a member or who's a volunteer. There's no distinguishing...
"Community is so important for those struggling with mental health. Some of our members have not always...
FundRacer Stories
"Community is so important for those struggling with mental health. Some of our members have not always...
"Volunteering with Back on My Feet has broadened my perspective, showing the diversity of homeless profiles...
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News
NYC Alum Derek was featured in On Running for his remarkable recovery with the support of Back on My...
Populus has developed a financial literacy program designed to help members build a foundation in banking...
Read about the NYC Circle Up that Brooks Running and David Harbour joined to surprise our members and...
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