Today was a day that proved what this race is really all about – helping nonprofits.

This morning we were hooked up with two different organizations – Byte Back and Back on My Feet.

Byte Back is a community training center. Their focus is teaching practical computer skills to low-income residents of Washington, DC. Among the programs they offer are Computer Literacy Training, Office Programs and MCAS Certification.

Back on My Feet promotes self-sufficiency of homeless populations in 4 cities by engaging in running. The running serves as both a means to generate a sense of community and self-esteem, as well as a sign of the participant’s commitment; in order to obtain training through Back on My Feet participants must maintain a 90% attendance rate for the morning runs.

Amazing organizations both.

Upon arrival we discovered that our challenge was to put together a one hour training session to be held at Byte Back for Back on My Feet participants. The Green Team put together a fantastic presentation on basic Office and Windows skills, while we were tasked with an hour presentation on Internet skills – specifically guiding the attendees in using the Internet to enhance their job search.

Both presentations went fantastically well, and the students were both attentive and appreciative our work. There were hugs all around at the end of the day.

In fact, the representatives from Back on My Feet invited us to join us on their run on Wednesday morning. Although we couldn’t join them as we’re en route to New York as I type this, it was very fitting because we started our day with a run through the National Mall and to finish the day helping an organization assisting homeless through running.