• People in need are no different than us. Some were just never given hope or taught to believe in themselves.
  • Sometimes all it takes is a break, an opportunity, a chance, a LIFT in the right direction.
  • Our LIFT program inspires people to be better, do better and live better.
  • 29,936,899 steps is transforming lives. Read more about <a href="/our-impact" title="Our Impact">our impact.</a>
  • Get involved today to help us <strong>L</strong>ift spirits, <strong>I</strong>mprove bodies, <strong>F</strong>eed souls and <strong>T</strong>ransform lives.
Giving Back. Making a Difference.
Giving Back. Making a Difference.

OUR MISSION

Giving is the greatest virtue in life. It keeps our world going and fuels the mind, body and soul. We, at the LIFT Fitness Foundation, have been blessed with God-given talents and want to use our skills to help those in need build a better quality of life. The mission of the LIFT Fitness Foundation is to create a foundation of wellness to empower individuals in need.

Meet our team.

While teaching our JWFNS Boot Camp at the Virginia Beach oceanfront one morning, Jim took notice of a person sleeping on a bench and it was apparent this person was homeless. This person, like so many others, was living in despair and running low on hope. Jim decided to do something. Learn more.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

DONATE MONEY

Your donations are needed to provide healthy snacks, athletic wear (shorts, shirts and shoes), provide incentives, education and employment assistance and more. Please consider donating today.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Our Corporate Sponsors are essential partners in our mission to help people get back on their feet in our community. Learn more.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Do you need hands-on experience in your chosen field? Need a few class credits? Great! LIFT is the internship program for you. Learn more.

VOLUNTEER

There are many reasons to volunteer with LIFT – because you care about people’s needs, you want to join the fight against homelessness, you want to meet and work with people who share your vision. We welcome your helping hands.

Upcoming Events

White House 2 White House

The LIFT Fitness Foundation is proud to announce its 5th White House to White House Relay Fundraiser. 12 volunteer runners will depart November 7, 2020 from the Central Union Mission in Washington DC and run 200 miles back to Virginia Beach to raise awareness for the crises of hunger and homelessness in our country and to raise $18,000 to support the mission of LIFT, propelling the organization into 2021.