What Rescue Her does

Rescue Her, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 and headquartered in Euless, Texas, that provides crisis response and long-term advocacy services to adult female survivors of sex trafficking in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The organization operates a two-tier service model: a short-term Crisis Response program running 30 to 45 days that delivers a 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter coordination, basic-needs provision (food, clothing, hygiene, sensory items), transportation, law enforcement and medical liaison, and legal-rights education; and a long-term Empower Program that pairs each survivor with a staff advocate and a volunteer mentor, provides ongoing financial support for housing, medical care, and transportation, and runs a weekly Empower Night support group with a virtual extension for relocated survivors. Supporting offerings include an Awareness/education program delivered through speaking engagements at churches, schools, businesses, and conferences; an Ordinary Abolitionist volunteer pipeline; an internship program; a prayer-email program; and Hope Kits and an Empower Night Market for in-program survivors.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of individual-donor channels rather than a single transactional model: a Sponsor-a-Survivor program at $50 per month, an Empower Partner program at $25 or more per month, one-time donations processed via Pushpay, a Shopify e-commerce store, vehicle donations, corporate matching gifts, grants, and SafeNight App donations that fund emergency hotel placements when shelters are full. The underlying technology stack is standard nonprofit SaaS — Squarespace for the website, Shopify for commerce, Pushpay for payments, CCB Church for volunteer and background-check workflows, Google Workspace for resource databases, and SafeNight for shelter funding — with no proprietary software or AI/ML components. Outreach to beneficiaries is driven by a referral pipeline from law enforcement, Homeland Security, hospitals, the National Human Trafficking Hotline, partner NGOs, and community members; the organization has additionally positioned itself as a 24/7 crisis-response partner with Rescue Hill for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in DFW.

The leadership team is small and stable: founder Josie Carignan and her husband Brad Carignan oversee the organization, with Executive Director Sarah Phillips (since 2020, with the organization since 2013) running operations. Headcount is reported in the 1–10 range, and financials are not publicly disclosed. The organization carries a faith-based positioning and emphasizes survivor community-building, trauma-informed care, and an open-ended advocacy commitment that distinguishes it from crisis-only providers.

Name

Rescue Her

Legal name

Rescue Her, Inc.

Website

https://rescueher.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rescue Her is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing crisis response (24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, basic needs) and long-term advocacy (mentor pairing, financial support, weekly support groups) for adult female survivors of sex trafficking in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Human Trafficking Survivor Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Behavioral Health Crisis Services Management (988/Hotlines/Mobile Crisis Coordination) (HLAEAHAK)

Keywords

• Human trafficking survivor services
• Crisis response advocacy
• Sex trafficking recovery
• Nonprofit survivor empowerment
• Community awareness education

Headquarters

HQ city

Euless

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations - Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program where donors contribute $50/month to support a specific survivor (Brave One) with housing, medical care, counseling, transportation, education, and advocacy services. Sponsors receive survivor profiles, prayer requests, and milestone updates.
2. Empower Partner Program: Monthly giving program at $25+/month with benefits including exclusive emails, early access to products and events, and special gifts throughout the year.
3. One-time Donations: General donations and targeted giving for specific needs like basic needs ($40 per need), shelter, vehicles, and other operational expenses.
4. E-commerce Store: Products sold through rescue-her.myshopify.com where proceeds support anti-trafficking work.
5. Corporate Matching & Grants: Corporate matching gift programs, vehicle donations, and grant funding support organizational operations.
6. SafeNight App Donations: Partnership with SafeNight App allowing donors to fund emergency hotel stays for survivors when shelters are full.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rescue Her provides crisis response and long-term advocacy services for adult female survivors of sex trafficking in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The Crisis Response program delivers emergency assistance (shelter, food, clothing, hygiene items, transportation, medical/law enforcement coordination) over 30-45 days via a 24/7 hotline, while the Empower Program offers ongoing advocacy including mentor pairing, financial support, and community building. The organization also conducts community awareness and education programs in partnership with local agencies, law enforcement, and churches.

Product overview

Rescue Her is a non-profit organization offering a multi-faceted approach to empowering survivors of sex trafficking to live in freedom, focused on adult female survivors in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The core programs include Crisis Response (short-term emergency assistance with 24/7 hotline, shelter, and basic needs over 30-45 days) and the Empower Program (long-term advocacy with mentor pairing, financial support, and community building through weekly Empower Night). Supporting offerings include Awareness Programs for community education, an e-commerce Store, Sponsor A Survivor monthly giving, volunteer teams through Ordinary Abolitionist, internship opportunities, prayer support, Hope Kits for crisis survivors, and the Empower Night Market for long-term program participants. The organization expanded to 24/7 crisis hotline service in 2026 in partnership with Rescue Hill.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crisis Response Short-term (30-45 day) crisis response services for adult (18+) female victims of sex trafficking in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Includes a 24/7 hotline, emergency assistance such as safe shelter coordination, food, clothing, hygiene items, transportation, emotional support, and connection to medical attention and law enforcement.
• Empower Program Long-term advocacy services for adult female survivors of trafficking in the DFW area. Pairs survivors with staff Advocates and Volunteer Mentors, provides financial support for transportation, medical/prescription needs, and basic necessities, and offers community building through a weekly Empower Night support group. A virtual version is available for survivors who relocate out of the DFW area.
• Awareness Programs Community education through speaking engagements and information booths at churches, schools, businesses, hotels, airlines, and community groups. Equips audiences with knowledge of trafficking signs, prevention, and pathways to support survivors.
• Sponsor A Survivor Monthly sponsorship program at $50/month enabling donors to support individual survivors (Brave Ones) with housing, medical care, counseling, transportation, education, and advocacy services. Sponsors receive survivor profiles, prayer requests, milestone updates, and the ability to send letters and gifts.
• Shop for Freedom (E-commerce Store) Online merchandise store hosted on Shopify (rescue-her.myshopify.com) selling products whose proceeds support Rescue Her's anti-trafficking crisis response and advocacy programs. Also serves as the channel for Hope Kit items and Empower Market inventory.
• Ordinary Abolitionist (Volunteer Program) Volunteer onboarding program with structured teams including Volunteer Mentorship, Family Support, Safety + Support, Celebrations, Meals, Link, and Events. Includes orientation, background checks, reference verification, and Zoom interviews.
• Internship Program Semester-based internships (Spring, Summer, Fall) for women ages 18+ passionate about fighting human trafficking. Limited to two interns per semester with applications submitted via online form.
• Hope Kit Curated kit of basic items (food, clothing, hygiene items, sensory items for trauma responses) provided to survivors within the first 72 hours of crisis care. Items are sourced from an Amazon wishlist and assembled by Link Team volunteers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 Joint Crisis Hotline operational since 2017 (expanded to 24/7 for World Cup 2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Rescue HillcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner agency collaboration for expanding crisis response hours to 24/7 service. Rescue Her officially expanded crisis response hours to serve victims 24/7 in partnership with Rescue Hill, specifically timed for the 2026 World Cup. This partnership enables vital advocacy services alongside law enforcement partners working to crack down on demand and support survivors.
• Local Churches and AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local churches and agencies is emphasized as part of community building for survivors. Churches provide spiritual support and community connections for survivors working toward healing and restoration.
• Local and Federal Law EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with law enforcement partners to intervene in trafficking situations specific to the World Cup and ongoing DFW operations. Rescue Her works alongside law enforcement to provide crisis response and victim support during anti-trafficking operations.
• Emergency Housing AgenciesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategizing with emergency housing agencies to help increase their capacity to house the anticipated increase of victims during the 2026 World Cup. Collaboration to expand safe shelter availability for crisis survivors.
• Motel Operators (DFW Area)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSharing six years of motel outreach experience with local organizations that want to equip motels near World Cup venues. Training and education partnerships to identify trafficking indicators and increase reporting.
• National Human Trafficking HotlinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormal referral partner receiving calls from the national hotline and forwarding survivor referrals to Rescue Her for crisis response. Also refers callers to Rescue Her for DFW-area assistance.
• SafeNight AppminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with SafeNight mobile app enabling donors to make tax-deductible donations that pay for emergency hotel stays when shelters are full. Integration allows Rescue Her to request safe shelter funding through the platform.
• Exodus CryminorOthersRecommended educational resource provider for continued education about human trafficking. Links to Exodus Cry documentaries (Nefarious, Buying Her, High Class, Liberated) and podcast content for awareness and education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Love146: Anti-trafficking nonprofit providing survivor care and prevention education with similar faith-rooted origins. Operates survivor homes and aftercare programs comparable to Rescue Her's Empower Program, though with broader geographic reach and international focus.
• Shared Hope International: National nonprofit focused on sex trafficking prevention, protection, and restoration of women and minors. Comparable survivor-advocacy mission and shelter/programs model, with significantly broader geographic footprint and institutional funding.
• Courtney's House: DC-based nonprofit specifically serving adult survivors of sex trafficking with crisis response and long-term advocacy. Closest comparable peer by service model and target population, though geographically separate (East Coast).
• Exodus Cry: Faith-based anti-sex trafficking organization producing educational content and survivor outreach. Listed as Rescue Her's recommended educational content partner; comparable faith-aligned model with stronger documentary/media presence.
• A21 (The A21 Campaign): International anti-human trafficking organization operating shelters, crisis response, and survivor aftercare. Most comparable peer on crisis-to-long-term-recovery continuum; larger scale and multi-country footprint.
• Rescue Hill: DFW-area trafficking survivor services partner that collaborates with Rescue Her on 24/7 hotline expansion. Direct operational peer in same geography and mission; complementary rather than competitive services.

Broad incumbents

• International Justice Mission: Large global anti-trafficking and slavery organization with extensive law enforcement partnerships. Comparable crisis response and survivor restoration focus; significantly larger budget and broader operational scale.
• Polaris Project (Polaris): Operates the National Human Trafficking Hotline (a key referral source for Rescue Her) and runs the largest US anti-trafficking data and policy operation. Directly comparable mission; broader national scale and government funding versus Rescue Her's local DFW crisis focus.

Emerging players

• Thorn: Tech-driven nonprofit focused on identifying trafficking victims and disrupting exploitation online. Differentiation via technology tools (Spotlight) versus Rescue Her's direct service model; complementary ecosystem participant.
• SafeNight (App): Technology platform enabling donors to fund emergency hotel placements for trafficking survivors when shelters are full. Active Rescue Her partner; comparable survivor-shelter funding model via mobile-first giving.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rescue-her

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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