Rescue 1 Global

What Rescue 1 Global does

Rescue 1 Global is a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization founded in 2011 by Lacy and Daniel Tolar and incorporated in 2013 in Tennessee. The organization delivers a three-pillar service model — Prevent, Rescue, and Restore — operating safe houses and aftercare programs in the United States (Brentwood/Nashville HQ and Grace Oasis USA), Thailand (Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces, with a Recovery and Aftercare Center housing up to 60 youth and adults), and the Philippines (Mindanao). Its service beneficiaries are human trafficking survivors (women, children, and women with children) and at-risk youth and families in vulnerable communities; secondary beneficiaries include community members trained through the Human Trafficking 101 awareness program. Core programs include the 4-Phase Trauma-Informed Recovery Program (incorporating Trauma Focused CBT), the Special Ops rescue model (Community Outreach, Surveillance, and Mobile Ops Teams coordinated with law enforcement), the Least of These Risk Assessment tool, and the HandMade Products for Change job-skills fellowship.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal and entirely third-party: it uses a Survivor Intake App built on Social Solutions Portal/Apricot for case management and a mobile messaging program for supporter outreach. It does not operate a proprietary technology platform, and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Its volunteer and donor infrastructure includes the Connect 1 Task Force, Mission 1 Go Teams, Freedom Partner recurring giving program, child and Grace Oasis room sponsorships, and a Shopify merchandise storefront.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through charitable contributions: individual donations at preset impact-labeled tiers ($25-$1,500), recurring monthly sponsorships ($50/month child, $2,100/month Grace Oasis room), Go Teams mission trip fees (~$4,000 per participant), and merchandise sales. The organization reports no disclosed revenue, no external funding rounds, and no institutional investors, operating as a privately controlled faith-based nonprofit. Distribution is direct service delivery through safe houses and field operations, with demand generation driven by community events (One Freedom Gala, Giving Tuesday, Human Trafficking Awareness Month), content marketing (blog, newsletter, survivor stories), and grassroots volunteer mobilization.

Name

Rescue 1 Global

Legal name

Rescue 1 Global

Website

https://rescue1global.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rescue 1 Global is a faith-based nonprofit that combats human trafficking through prevention education, rescue operations, and trauma-informed survivor restoration programs, serving survivors and at-risk youth in the US, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Human Trafficking Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Anti-trafficking nonprofit
• Human trafficking prevention
• Survivor restoration services
• Safe house operations
• Community awareness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Rescue 1 Global's primary revenue stream comes from individual donors who make one-time or recurring donations. Donation amounts are solicited at preset levels ($25, $75, $200, $1,500) corresponding to specific program impacts. The organization also offers a Freedom Partner monthly giving program.
2. Monthly Sponsorships: Monthly sponsorships at $50/month for child/individual sponsorship (international) and $1,000/month for Grace Oasis room sponsorship. Sponsors receive ongoing updates on the individual or program they support.
3. Merchandise Sales: The organization operates a Shopify storefront selling Rescue 1 Global branded merchandise, generating supplemental revenue.
4. Mission Trip Fees: Go Teams participants pay approximately $4,000 USD per trip (e.g., Philippines), which covers airfare, ground transportation, hotels, meals, and evangelistic materials. This fee structure partially offsets program delivery costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rescue 1 Global is a faith-based nonprofit that combats human trafficking through three integrated programs: Prevent (community awareness training and mobilized action teams), Rescue (Special Ops teams that coordinate with law enforcement to identify victims and execute safe extractions), and Restore (Grace Oasis safe houses delivering trauma-informed recovery, therapy, education, and job-skills training for survivors in the US, Thailand, and Philippines). The organization funds these programs through donations, recurring sponsorships, and merchandise, and mobilizes supporters through Go Teams mission trips, Connect 1 Task Force chapters, and Prayer Network volunteers.

Product overview

Rescue 1 Global is a faith-based, anti-human trafficking nonprofit organization that operates as a single integrated service model rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization offers three interconnected core programs—Prevent (awareness and education), Rescue (victim identification and safe extraction), and Restore (survivor care and rehabilitation)—alongside complementary volunteer and donor programs including Mission 1 Go Teams, Connect 1 Task Force, Freedom Partner, Sponsor 1, and Prayer Network. The flagship Grace Oasis safe house provides trauma-informed residential care for survivors. All programs work together under a holistic restoration philosophy addressing prevention, rescue, and long-term recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prevent Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 113,175 individuals educated on human trafficking in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSCC (ศูนย์พึ่งได้) / Chiang Kham Hospital NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR1G Thailand is networked with OSCC (ศูนย์พึ่งได้), Chiang Kham Hospital, and the Phayao Children and Family Shelter. These healthcare and social service partnerships enable coordinated care for trafficking survivors and at-risk individuals in northern Thailand.
• Chiang Rai and Phayao District Offices (นายอำเภอ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR1G Thailand works with district officers (นายอำเภอ) in Chiang Rai and Phayao provinces to coordinate anti-trafficking operations, report on program progress, and develop National Anti-trafficking Coalitions. Reports have been submitted to Chiang Kham District Officer Nopparit Sirikosol.
• Local Churches (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Christian churches in Thailand serve as distribution points for food, care packages, and humanitarian aid. Churches also host community risk assessments and serve as partners in pastor training programs.
• Foster/Mercy CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR1G Thailand partners with Foster/Mercy Care to complement and increase ministry outreach capacity alongside local churches, for foster care, pastor training, and community development.
• Federal, State, and Local Law EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR1G's Special Ops rescue teams coordinate with law enforcement agencies at federal, state, and local levels. Rescue requests come from law enforcement, the District Attorney's office, and partner organizations. Surveillance teams liaise with law enforcement agencies.
• Local Healthcare and Social Service Providers (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrace Oasis USA partners with local agencies providing intensive in-home services, pro bono legal assistance, community college GED programs, and community sports leagues to support survivor reintegration.
• Lighthouse Christian FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighthouse Christian Fellowship hosted a South Nashville Human Trafficking Awareness event in partnership with R1G, demonstrating community church collaboration for awareness mobilization.
• Phayao Provincial Social Development Office (พัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์จังหวัดพะเยา)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with Mr. Sawat Chusuk, head of the Phayao Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, to introduce R1G's work and seek guidance on operations in Thailand.
• Secondary Education District Office 36 (สำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษามัธยมศึกษา เขต 36)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented the human trafficking awareness program to the Secondary Education District Office 36 in June 2016, to extend prevention education to schools within their jurisdiction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Polaris Project: Runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline and operates global anti-trafficking programs focused on identification, restoration, and systemic change. Comparable victim-survivor focus and policy advocacy.
• International Justice Mission: One of the largest anti-trafficking NGOs globally, operating rescue, restoration, and prevention programs across multiple countries. Directly comparable mission to Rescue 1 Global, but at vastly larger scale and budget.
• Free the Slaves: International nonprofit operating anti-slavery programs, community prevention, and survivor rehabilitation across multiple countries. Comparable global footprint and holistic service model.

Regional players

• Chab Dai: Cambodia-based anti-trafficking coalition supporting survivor care, prevention, and partnership coordination across Southeast Asia. Directly comparable in regional focus and coalition-building approach.

Direct peers

• Thistle Farms: Nashville-based nonprofit operating a residential recovery program and social enterprise (HandMade products) for women survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Highly comparable to Grace Oasis's residential care plus HandMade Products for Change model.
• The Exodus Road: Operates investigative and rescue operations partnering with law enforcement in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with survivor aftercare programs. Comparable in operational geography (Thailand, Philippines) and rescue-team model.
• A21 Campaign: Faith-based anti-human trafficking organization with a Prevent-Protect-Restore framework delivered through awareness training, aftercare homes, and law enforcement coordination. Closest direct parallel to Rescue 1 Global's three-pillar model.
• Compassion First: Faith-based anti-trafficking organization operating rescue, restoration, and prevention programs in Southeast Asia with survivor aftercare homes. Directly comparable in faith-based positioning and Thailand operations.
• International Network of Hearts (Destiny Rescue): Faith-based organization conducting rescue operations, aftercare, and prevention education primarily in Southeast Asia. Comparable in Thailand/Philippines focus, faith-based rescue model, and donor-driven funding.
• Not For Sale Campaign: Operates survivor restoration farms/social enterprises and community-based prevention programs in trafficking-prone regions. Comparable in survivor-care and community-prevention integrated approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rescue-1-global

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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