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Back on My Feet Teaches Self-sufficiency Through Marathon Training

Back on My Feet Teaches Self-sufficiency Through Marathon Training
Time and Place
Date: August 12, 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m
City/Town: Philadelphia, PA
Contact Info
Phone: (215)-772-1080


Back on My Feet Teaches Self-Sufficiency Through Marathon Training

Back on My Feet (BOMF) is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia's homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.

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. The BOMF organization works to rebuild, revive and re-energize individuals. It is only when we have self-respect, self-confidence that we are truly able to move forward. Back on My Feet focuses on helping members find a road of happiness, hope and opportunity, which includes a stable job and a place to live.

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 teaches critical work and life skills, such as discipline, leadership, and goal-setting that help lead our members toward a road filled with hope, happiness, opportunity and prosperity. The organization’s comprehensive program includes connections to BOMF’s job training and workforce development partners and offers assistance with education and housing expenses. The member benefits of Back on My Feet are not free – they are earned through the currency of attitude, commitment, teamwork, respect and perseverance.

With significant success in Philadelphia, BOMF has expanded to Baltimore, Maryland, with plans to expand further in to Washington, DC in March 2010.

To generate working funds for BOMF and raise awareness for the organization, over 2,000 runners, volunteers, sponsors and supporters participated in the Second Annual "20in24" Relay Challenge, Lone Ranger Ultra-marathon, Midnight Madness Run and Pajama Loop, presented by Nike.  Because of their support and dedication, Back on My Feet was able to net over $115,000!  Aquafina was very pleased to provide water for all participants and recycling bags for the collection and proper disposal of all empty beverage containers.

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