Susan M. Mahlum founded Back on My Feet to help the homeless in Chicago . Back on My Feet works with local homeless shelters and has more than 400 active volunteers . Mahlum : It must be voluntary for people to make real changes in their lives . When it 's cold outside , we seek shelter . They have a desire to be recognized , valued , respected , loved and cared for , she says .
Susan M. Mahlum founded Back on My Feet to help the homeless in Chicago . Back on My Feet works with local homeless shelters and has more than 400 active volunteers . Mahlum : It must be voluntary for people to make real changes in their lives . They have a desire to be recognized , valued , respected , loved and cared for , she says .