Miles for Refugees: Move Your Body, Move Your Heart & Move to Welcome
Join the Movement: Move to Welcome This Summer!
Be part of Miles for Refugees: Move to Welcome—a virtual, community-wide challenge from June 15 to September 13 in support of refugees rebuilding their lives in the Greater Sacramento region.
Whether you walk, run, bike, or dance your way through the summer, every mile you log raises awareness and provides vital support for refugee families on the path to healing, stability, and hope.
Why Participate?
• Support refugees with life-changing services like housing, job readiness, and ESL classes
• Promote advocacy and awareness across your community
• Help create a welcoming space where families can truly belong
How to Get Involved?
• Register using the link below: Individual: $35; Small Group (3–10 participants): $25 per person; Large Group (11+ participants): $20 per person. *Registration includes a T-shirt upon request and while supplies last (limited quantity and sizes).
• Set a Personal or Team Challenge: Aim to complete 100 miles. Fundraise $250+ as an individual or $1,000+ as a group. Share why you support World Relief Sacramento and invite others to give or join you.
• Move Through the Summer: Walk, run, bike, or stay active in your own way. Log your miles from June 15 to September 13.
• Celebrate Your Impact: Join us on September 13 for a community celebration honoring your efforts and impact.
Save the Date: Celebrate your impact at our Miles for Refugees Social on the morning of September 13!
HOW WILL YOU MOVE THIS SUMMER?
Whether you walk, run, bike, or dance
your way through the summer (June 15-Sept 13, 2025),
every mile you log raises awareness
and provides vital support for refugee families
on the path to healing, stability, and hope.
Move Your Body💙 Move Your Heart 💙 Move To Welcome
While there are endless ways you can move, here are some ideas inspired by refugee stories and statistics:
Run a 5K
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, running a 5k is a fantastic way to spread awareness of your mission while challenging yourself. (Bonus points: Do it on World Refugee Day)
Swim 2K over the month of July
In the movie "The Swimmers," we see the harrowing journey of two sisters who swam part of the Aegean Sea to save others on their raft attempting to reach safety. Swim to spread awareness of their stories.
Walk 70 miles over the whole summer
It’s estimated that several thousand migrants walk roughly 70 miles through the perilous Darien Gap to get from South to Central America. Walk 70 miles this month to show solidarity with those who have no other choice but to make this journey.
FAQ
Frequestly Asked Questions
Do I participate by myself or with a group?
It’s up to you! Even if you are participating alone, you are collectively walking, running, or cycling with participants across the Sacramento region! But if you feel so inclined to gather a group to spread love and awareness, that will only increase the fun in our opinion!
What's the benefit of participating virtually?
By participating virtually, you can flexibly accumulate miles by running, walking, or cycling at times and places that work for you. Set goals for how many miles you hope to accomplish, how much money you are hoping to raise, or any other personal goal you may have -- even fitness related!
While it is not required, a great way participants in Miles for Refugees can be “connected” is by tagging World Relief Sacramento social media accounts, direct messaging any pictures you would like to share, or using our event hashtags on Instagram.
@worldreliefsacramento #milesforrefugees
Is there a set fundraising goal?
There’s no required amount, but we encourage individuals to set a goal of $250 and teams or groups to aim for $1,000. Every dollar you raise helps sustain vital services—like housing assistance, job readiness, and English classes—for refugees rebuilding their lives in Sacramento. Your support truly makes a difference!
How do I log my miles?
On your Classy fundraising page, you can post updates to your progress. We encourage you to post your activities and photos if you have them!
Your supporters will get notified when you share an update!
Miles for Refugees 2024 - Kick-Off Event Recap Video
Every Dollar Counts.
Your contribution to Miles for Refugees directly sustains vital services for legally resettled refugee families in the Greater Sacramento Region—services like employment support, case management, immigration legal aid, wellness programs, and education.
As recent federal policy changes continue to impact the stability of these lifelines, your support is more important than ever. Through your giving and advocacy, you stand with refugees and help call for a more just, compassionate path forward.
Move your body. Move your heart. Move to Welcome.
