This year, we had a tremendous show of support from Elijah Rising volunteers. It was a historic moment to see more than 200 volunteers serve across our Emergency Safe Home Program and Intervention during the World Cup. Elijah Rising truly can’t do this work without the support of our incredible volunteers. Some have faithfully served […]
On September 10, 2026, 450 guests gathered at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston, Texas, for Elijah Rising’s annual gala. Together, the community raised more than $870,000 to combat human trafficking and provide safe homes for survivors. Centered on the theme “Dare to Reach,” the evening opened with a poem written by a graduate of […]
Elijah Rising exists because Houston is the largest trafficking hub in the United States. Since 2012, we’ve taken thousands of people on van tours around our city, exposing the darkness of trafficking and compelling the public to respond. We’ve walked with survivors to provide trauma therapy, recovery services, and the reminder that they are loved […]
We’re familiar with the importance of physical freedom for survivors of trafficking, but what happens when they are still trapped by invisible addiction? Join host Micah Gamboa and Elijah Rising’s recovery specialists Jessica Gobble and Bri McCarthy as they explore a critical yet rarely discussed aspect of survivor care: SLAA. This groundbreaking conversation reveals why addressing intimacy-related trauma is essential for preventing re-trafficking and provides hope for true, lasting freedom.
Most people think ending human trafficking is about rescues. It’s not. The rescue is just the beginning. It’s the months and years of rebuilding a shattered life; that’s where the real work happens. And on this Giving Tuesday, we pulled back the curtain to show you exactly what that looks like inside Elijah Rising. If […]
Human trafficking happens closer to home than most people realize—often through those we trust most. Angela Williams shares her powerful testimony of surviving commercial sexual exploitation in Houston, from her first exposure at age 12 to her miraculous extraction eight years ago. Now an advocate working directly with law enforcement and at-risk youth, Angela offers raw insights into the realities of trafficking, the grooming process, and the hope that sustained her through her darkest moments.
Did you know that the average age of exposure to pornography is just nine years old? Join us as we dive deep into one of the most critical conversations facing families and faith communities today. Micah sits down with Phuong, Associate Director at Demand Disruption, to discuss how churches and parents can protect children from exploitation and break the cycle that fuels human trafficking demand.
Elijah Rising, a Houston-based nonprofit, has been on the frontlines of the fight against sextrafficking since 2012. Their mission is to end sex trafficking and bring restoration tosurvivors of exploitation through prayer, awareness, intervention, and restoration programs.Over the years, they have helped countless women find hope, safety, and freedom. Now, through a new partnership with […]
What happens when God calls you into a completely new season of ministry after decades of faithful service? In this powerful episode, Micah sits down with Michelle Frank, co-founder of Safe Places for Women and author of “Leading After Loss,” to explore the journey of navigating major life and ministry transitions.
Dennis and Bobbie share the raw realities of trauma-informed care, the evolution of a comprehensive program, and how they’ve helped shape law enforcement approaches to supporting survivors.