3,718+ People are Experiencing Homelessness in Dallas right now.
DFW has seen a 19% reduction in homelessness since 2021, but there's still work to do!
Back on My Feet empowers people to overcome their struggles with homelessness and/or addiction through the power of fitness, community, and essential employment & housing resources. Changing old habits, discovering fresh perceptions of self, and transforming their futures.
Since 2007, Back on My Feet has served more than 15,000 individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness and engaged more than 150,000 volunteers and supporters. Our members have run a collective 500,000+ miles and obtained more than 10,000 jobs and homes.
With your support, the communities we build together around the U.S. serve as lifelong support systems, removing shame and isolation. It’s about the drive, grit, and courage to take that first step toward a new life. And while it may not be an easy road, we’re there every step of the way.
Help our DFW members make extraordinary changes in their lives.
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Mission
Back on My Feet empowers people to achieve economic independence through fitness and community.
Needs
Your Gift Meets Our Members Where They Are
- $50 can help a member reclaim critical documents (like a license or birth certificate) needed for employment.
- $100 can provide a member with 4-6 hours of career coaching.
- $250 can ensure a member has safe and reliable transit to and from work.
- $500 can provide materials and tools to work in a trade position.
- $1,000 can help a member obtain professional certifications / licenses or pursue a degree for employment.
Our organization also loves to welcome additional volunteers to our circle. Donating your time is one of the best ways to make an impact.
Equity Statement
Everyday, we commit to shaping a better tomorrow, and we pledge to do more.
We are actively achieving greater diversity among our leadership team — including our national board and staff — driven by proactive recruitment strategies.
We're increasing education for our staff, volunteers, and supporters about the impact of racial injustice and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We create opportunities for open and honest conversation about race, implicit bias, and inequality affecting our colleagues, members, volunteers, and communities.
We internally audit organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure fairness and equity.
And we take action on everything we learn.
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Summary
Organization name
Back on My Feet in Dallas and Fort Worth
Causes
Housing, Shelter & Homelessness
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other