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Miles of Freedom assists individuals, families and communities to rebuild lives after incarceration. We realize that we can not do this by ourselves.

Miles of Freedom is a Dallas nonprofit that seeks to deal with the entire structure of re-entry when it comes to the previously incarcerated individual coming home. Our mission is to equip, empower, and employ individuals returning home from prison and provide support and assistance for families and communities impacted by incarceration. We need a community that is excited and interested in giving back and one that can be reached by those in need. We offer job prep skills, financial training, legal assistance, medical assistance, clothing, and more. In any area of re-entry from incarceration, MOF is eager to assist or refer.

10/02/2026

"There is strength in people that are broken, if we take time to help them heal." Richard Miles

At 19, Richard was convicted of a murder he didn't commit. Police reports pointing to another suspect never reached his defense. He lost 15 years. And he was not alone: "I met so many innocent men on that unit," he says.

Richard is one of 3,862 people exonerated in the U.S. since 1989. Together, they lost more than 36,000 years. Today, we honor all of them, and those still waiting to be heard.

Because of his case, Texas law now requires police to certify in writing that all evidence has been turned over. And MILES of Freedom has served nearly 4,000 people as they come home.

Read Richard's full case: Centurion - Freedom for the Innocent
https://bit.ly/46P5HIX

Special thanks to the Communities Foundation of Texas for sharing his story.

10/01/2026

Every piece at the 8th Annual Arts of Oppression Exhibition & Auction is created by an artist with lived experience of incarceration. Experience the powerful emotion from each piece, from pain to purpose.

Every purchase directly supports a working artist and our mission to remove barriers and restore belonging.
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8th Annual Arts of Oppression Exhibition & Auction⁣
🗓️ Sat, Oct 10 | 6-10 PM⁣
📍 The Garden Studio, Dallas⁣

It's FREE! RSVP: https://bit.ly/4rknXU7

09/30/2026

As Hunger Action Month comes to a close, the needs of our Dallas neighbors still weigh heavily. In Dallas County, 503,440 people are still facing hunger, the 6th-largest number of any county in the nation.

A meal in DFW now costs an average of $3.46, more than the Texas average of $3.17, according to America, Map the Meal Gap 2026. For many families, that gap shows up at the checkout line every week.

What sets the MILES of Freedom MLK Food Pantry apart: no zip code, no income requirements, no hoops to jump through. Just fresh produce and groceries, in partnership with North Texas Food Bank. And because M*F is a reentry organization, a single visit can open the door to case management, ID assistance, housing referrals, and job readiness for individuals and families impacted by the justice system.

So far in 2026, we've served 2,802 neighbors, more than all of last year. Since 2019, we've given out more than 3.5 million pounds of food.

If you or your family are in need, please stop by the MLK, Jr. Community Center: 📍2922 MLK, Jr. Boulevard, Ste. 104, Dallas, TX 75215

09/29/2026

For individuals impacted by the justice system, coming home can mean carrying a lot at once - the trauma of incarceration, intense stress, housing instability, unemployment, and isolation.
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As our Chief Operating Officer, Tahvia Merrill, puts it, "The task of trying to rebuild can just be daunting."
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Our case managers connect clients to mental health resources as part of the one-on-one support, reaching more than 600 people in 2025.

If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, any time, day or night.

09/25/2026

We're grateful to the Budd Family Foundation for stepping up as an Impact Sponsor of our 14th Anniversary Celebration, happening November 14, 2026.

Support like this is what turns an evening into real change for the Dallas community. Every ticket and sponsorship helps fund the work that matters most: case management, job-readiness training, and second-chance programs that give individuals and families impacted by the justice system a real path back to stability.

Save the date: Saturday, November 14, at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are open now:
https://bit.ly/42AHUKr

Thank you for believing in this mission, Budd Family Foundation.

09/25/2026

The Data Tells a Story Worth Connecting - https://mailchi.mp/e775b70ef75d/the-data-tells-a-story-worth-connecting

09/24/2026

"The fact that MILES of Freedom is now going into our 14th year — it shows that our mission is needed. It's critical."

Roughly one in five nonprofits closes within five years, and the odds get harder after year ten. Richard Miles reflects on what reaching year 14 says about the need in our community, and about the resilience and transparency it took to get here.

He also notes something important: the need isn't limited to people returning home from prison. It's in communities that have long been underserved. That's where MILES of Freedom steps in to bridge the gap in resources.

Join us for the 14th Anniversary Celebration.
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Renaissance Hotel Dallas
🕕 Doors 6:00 PM

MILESofFreedom.org/mof-gala

09/23/2026

Miles of Freedom Pre-Release : Part 2

Address

2922 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Dallas, TX
75215

Telephone

(214) 290-2337

Website

http://www.milesoffreedom.org/

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