A MESSAGE FROM Miles4Migrants

It is with a mix of pride and heavy hearts that we share the news that Miles4Migrants will be winding down operations at the end of the month. This decision was not made lightly, and we are profoundly grateful for the community of supporters like you who made our mission possible.

From our very first flight, when co-founder Nick Ruiz used his own miles to reunite a family, our mission has remained steadfast: to transform lives by reuniting loved ones in safety. Together, we have achieved incredible milestones:

• Flown over 44,000 individuals, representing more than 17,000 families, to safety and new beginnings.
• Assisted individuals from 104 countries across the globe.
• Redeemed donated miles and dollars to book flights valued at over $16.5 million.
• Partnered with over 70 NGOs to identify and support cases in need.

Your generosity has shone brightly through programs like:

The Afghan Evacuation Project: Flying more than 23,000 Afghans to safety in the United States.

The Ukraine2Canada Initiative: Supporting over 5,000 Ukrainians fleeing conflict to find safety in Canada.

Flying people to safety requires much more cash than it once did, thanks especially to the increase in taxes and fees for long-haul travel. Unfortunately we have not been able to sustainably raise enough cash to complement the points & miles donations. As we’ve swallowed that hard reality and thoughtfully determined how to wind down, we’ve realized now is the right time. Since our inception, the vast majority of the 44,000 individuals we’ve flown have landed in the US. As welcoming these families in the US becomes operationally more challenging, this becomes the moment to cease operations.

As we prepare to close this chapter, we want to share a few important details:

• If you have set up recurring donations, we are working to turn those off. If you see any additional charges, please reach out to us at wecare@miles4migrants.org.
• For any miles or vouchers you have pledged, we will not be able to use them moving forward. You are welcome to reallocate or use them as you see fit.
• For any miles donated through an airline website via a pooled account, thankfully we have been able to utilize the vast majority of these donations.

While our journey as an organization is ending, the legacy of our work will live on in the lives we have touched. Families reunited, futures rebuilt, and hope restored—these outcomes are the true measure of what we have accomplished together.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Miles4Migrants journey. Together, we have shown the power of compassion and community to change lives.