About:
Back on My Feet, a national organization operating nationwide, combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. Back on My Feet seeks to revolutionize the way society approaches homelessness. Their unique model demonstrates that if you first restore confidence, strength and self-esteem, individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead. For all in need, they aim to provide: practical training and employment resources for achieving independence; an environment that promotes accountability; and a community that offers compassion and hope. For all with the capacity to serve – volunteers, donors, community and corporate partners – they seek to engage in the profound experience of empowering individuals to achieve what once seemed impossible through the seemingly simple act of putting one foot in front of the other.
Serving
Addiction Recovery
Formerly Incarcerated
Homeless
Affiliate Since
2014

Our Partnership

Mobilizing Volunteers
Our volunteers work as a team to lead morning runs in various neighborhoods in NYC.
Creativity From Our Volunteers
The enthusiasm of our early-rising volunteer runners, walkers, or joggers is contagious as they encourage discipline and healthy habits in people who are going through life transition and transformation.
Why We Love This Affiliate
We love Back on My Feet because they empower walkers/runners to join with other walkers/runners to accomplish something they never thought they could.

They helped me to overcome my fear and taught me that it didn’t matter where I placed in the half marathon. The important thing is that I finished the race.

John, Program Participant

Mentions

During the month of May, our Prayer Guide focuses on the currently and formerly incarcerated incarcerated, including adults and youth. As COVID-19 concerns has increased, the prison and juvenile detention systems in the U.S. have been faced with the overwhelming challenge of trying to isolate inmates and youth from each other, not just

In our Prayer Guide, the month of May is when we recognize and pray for the formerly incarcerated community. Read our prayer!
This summer, we’re celebrating our 3,700+ volunteers who gave over 47,000 hours to serve the poor of our city this past fiscal year.