Philosophy: Back on My Feet does not provide food nor does it provide shelter, but instead provides a community that embraces equality, respect, discipline, teamwork and leadership. There are no labels, no stigmas and no stereotypes. At Back on My Feet, all members – regardless of race, education or socioeconomic status – join together to move their own lives forward as well as the lives of their teammates. Back on My Feet is much more than just running - it is a comprehensive program that offers connections to job training, educational scholarships and housing assistance. The benefits of Back on My Feet are earned through the currency of attitude, commitment, teamwork, respect, dedication and leadership.

Our Vision: Back on My Feet envisions a community where all members have the support and motivation required to move towards self –sufficiency. Every major city has a homeless problem and while providing food and shelter are very important basic needs, something is missing. We work to rebuild, revive and re-energize individuals. It is only when we have the self-respect, self-confidence that we are truly able to move forward. Back on My Feet focuses on helping our members find a road of happiness, hope and opportunity, which includes a stable job and a place to live. This is our goal and we will get there one step at a time.

Back on My Feet started in July of 2007 and launched the program in Baltimore on March 16th. The entire organization has close to 150 members and the Baltimore chapter has close to 30 on two teams. The demand for BOMF is high with waiting lists of individuals and shelters wanting to start teams. Your support allows us to help get more people on a positive road by providing opportunities for the future.

It costs BOMF $100 to start a new member and an average of $2,100 to host a member for six-nine months, depending on where someone is in their life. Currently, 31 of our members have entered the work force, 26 have enrolled in job training programs, 21 have moved into their own apartment/house

Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law and in addition to shoes and gear, your funds go toward education and job training opportunities for our members, as well as housing assistance and other grants after reaching a certain level within BOMF

With your support, there is no limit to how many people we can help get back on their feet.

If you would like to make a donation in someone else's name, please contact Maureen O'Toole at maureen@backonmyfeet.org

Thanks again for your support - we greatly appreciate it.
The Back on My Feet Team
www.backonmyfeet.org

Also, if you would rather mail a check instead of donating online, please send checks made out to Back on My Feet to:
1520 Locust St., Suite 804
Philadelphia, PA 19102