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Melissa Archibold

About Elijah Rising

The mission of Elijah Rising is to combat human trafficking through prayer, awareness, intervention, and restoration.

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Volunteer Appreciation

October 6, 2026
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 for ten years! We also...

Dare to Reach: Elijah Rising’s 2026 Gala Raises More Than $870,000

September 17, 2026
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’s program. The poem...

The Epstein files are out. And we have questions.

February 19, 2026
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 and worthy. We know what...

The Addiction No One is Talking About: SLAA – with Jessica Gobble and Bri McCarthy – Ep. 89

December 16, 2025
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...

Behind the Scenes: What It Takes to Help Someone After Trafficking

December 2, 2025
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 you missed our Instagram Behind...

Angela Williams: Trafficked in Houston, Now Fighting Back – Ep. 88

October 21, 2025
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...