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Back on My Feet
Back on My Feet is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of people experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.
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Pastor John is running in Philadelphia on the weekend of July 14-15. Founded by Anne Mahlum in 2007, Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to creating independence and self-sufficiency within the homeless community by first engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. The organization does not provide food nor shelter, but instead provides a community that embraces equality, respect, discipline, teamwork and leadership. Back on My Feet’s approach focuses on the very profound and innate desire for all of us – regardless of age, race, socio-economic status – to feel recognized, appreciated, valued and important. Through dedication and hard work, members earn the opportunity to create a new road for themselves by advancing to the “Next Steps” phase of the program where they gain access to educational, job training and employment opportunities, as well as financial aid. In short, BoMF focuses on changing the direction of people’s lives by changing the way they see themselves.
The organization has had incredible results with 75 percent of members consistently maintaining 90 percent attendance at morning runs. Fifty percent of members successfully move from dependency to an independent lifestyle.
Pastor John along with a couple of his running buddies will run as many miles they can within a 24 hour period to raise funds for this and other efforts. You can donate to this by clicking here!
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