ABOUT YOUR IMPACT: CRISIS AID INTERNATIONAL’S U.S. SAFE INITIATIVE
At Big League Impact, our mission is simple: to help people in times of need. Since 2013, we’ve partnered with MLB players and their fans to raise funds and awareness for causes like childhood cancer, global poverty, and clean water access. We believe that when people come together, they can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.
One of the organizations we support is Crisis Aid International. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas has been a longtime supporter of the organization’s U.S. Safe Initiative, a program that helps those at risk or caught in sex trafficking.
Since 2020, Mikolas has donated more than $120,000 to this cause, allowing Crisis Aid to provide one-on-one support to over 6,079 children and families and educate 15,000 community members on exploitation prevention.
In 2023, Crisis Aid identified 1,361 children and families affected by sexual exploitation or trafficking. Of those, 503 children received specialized intervention, while 858 family members were supported. Additionally, 6,008 community members benefited from outreach efforts.
In 2024 (through Aug. 31), the program reached 1,140 children and families, with thousands more receiving education and intervention.
Operating from five St. Louis police stations, Crisis Aid collaborates with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, local courts, schools, hospitals, and child welfare agencies. The initiative focuses on identification, intervention, and prevention, working with law enforcement to locate victims, provide crisis support, and educate communities on the dangers of online exploitation and trafficking.
With the support of players like Miles Mikolas, the Crisis Aid U.S. Safe Initiative has achieved remarkable success in protecting and empowering vulnerable children and families. Through advocacy, education, and intervention, Big League Impact is making a tangible difference in the fight against exploitation, giving hope to those in need and optimism for a better future.
