ABOUT MILES OF FREEDOM
Founded by Richard Miles, who spent 15 years incarcerated due to a wrongful conviction, MILES of Freedom was built from lived experience. Understanding firsthand the barriers people face after incarceration—and the systems that often fail to support successful reentry—MILES of Freedom takes a holistic approach, combining workforce development, transitional income, and individualized support to help people move from incarceration to stability and purpose.
For more than 14 years, MILES of Freedom has helped individuals, families, and communities impacted by incarceration rebuild their lives through urgent support, paid transitional workforce training, case management, employment readiness, family strengthening, and pathways to lasting stability. Led by justice-impacted voices, our work creates practical bridges to opportunity and lasting change.
MILES of Freedom was recently recognized as part of the National Civil Rights Museum’s Legacy Experience, highlighting the organization’s impact and its place in the continuing movement for justice, opportunity, and second chances.
Real people. Real progress. Real results.
RESULTS SPEAK VOLUMES
From January through June 2026, MILES of Freedom continued turning opportunity into action—and action into lasting change.
451
Clients served through case management
306
Workshop participants
1,741+
Hours of workforce skills development
2,802
Individuals served through the food pantry
A LEGACY OF NOURISHING COMMUNITIES
Since the pantry’s inception, MILES of Freedom has distributed 3.5 million pounds of food to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
BE THE CHANGE
BE THE CHANGE reflects our belief that meaningful change happens when individuals, organizations, and communities choose to act.
At our 14th Anniversary Celebration, we will honor those who are creating positive change, celebrate the progress made over the past 14 years, and look ahead with hope and determination.
Your presence—and your support—helps MILES of Freedom continue empowering individuals impacted by the criminal justice system through education, advocacy, workforce development, and reentry services.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the journey, honor the change-makers, and look toward the future.
Let’s BE THE CHANGE together!
EVENT NIGHT DETAILS
Saturday, November 14, 2026
6:00 PM | Renaissance Dallas Hotel
2222 N. Stemmons Freeway • Dallas, TX 75207
5:00 PM — Check-in & Silent Auction Open
6:00 PM — Ballroom Doors Open
Parking: Complimentary garage parking
Discounted valet parking available