Why it works

Mission

Mission

Our mission is to use sport to empower individuals and families to break cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness - one stride at a time.
Vision

Vision

Our vision is to stop the destructive cycle of homelessness before it starts by reaching the most vulnerable and socially excluded with values accrued through running - skills they can use to further their lives.
Values

Values

Our core values are respect, discipline, teamwork, accountability, honesty, dependability, education, endurance, family, morality, commitment, independence, giving, service, trust, volunteerism, and willingness.

What is RunningWorks?

Who?

Who?

RunningWorks has five affiliate programs that aid homeless men and women, abused and neglected children, young adults cycling out of foster care, and disadvantaged women battling addiction.
What?

What?

Of the 100-plus original men and women who have come to us for guidance at the RunningWorks program, 44 have obtained employment at one time or another and 48 have achieved the ultimate goal of housing.
When?

When?

The RunningWorks program changes lives five days a week, sometimes twice a day at partner nonprofits throughout the region. We join the community at races on the weekends both as athletes and volunteers.
Where?

Where?

RunningWorks is geographically covering the areas where there is the most need: The Urban Ministry Center, The Relatives On Ramp, Charlotte Rescue Mission's Dove's Nest, Rowan Helping Ministries and Children's Attention Home.

How Can I Get Involved?

Volunteerism is one of the core values we instill in our Neighbors. RunningWorks simply could not fulfill its mission and vision without the support of our volunteers, our community, and our partners.

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A run in our shoes

See how RunningWorks uses sport to empower individuals and families to break cycles
of abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness - one stride at a time.

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Jermaine and Alicia
A Family Affair

Since moving to Charlotte less than two years ago, a lot has happened for Jermaine and Alicia and their children. The family secured housing, Jermaine landed a job, and Alicia completed her second half marathon.
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Nathan
Relentless Forward Progress

Nathan was living in a tent city and headed down a wrong path when he discovered RunningWorks. Not only has he secured housing and a new job, he is also in recovery and is determined to quit smoking as well.
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Nathan
Relentless Forward Progress

Nathan was living in a tent city and headed down a wrong path when he discovered RunningWorks. Not only has he secured housing and a new job, he is also in recovery and is determined to quit smoking as well. Updated new coming soon!
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Milestones

Our RunningWorks Team Members…by the Numbers

Races completed as a team

156

and counting

Number of volunteer hours

4500

and still helping

Number homes secured

125

and still looking

Number of jobs landed

140

so far...

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