--- title: Home description: Help stop & prevent sex trafficking in the Spokane / Coeur d'Alene area - the only local organization actively intervening on behalf of trafficked victims. image: https://helpingcaptives.org/hubfs/girl-banner.webp --- [Skip to content](https://helpingcaptives.org#main-content) Close - [Services](https://helpingcaptives.org/services) - Education - [Trainings](https://helpingcaptives.org/training) - [Resources](https://helpingcaptives.org/4resources) - About Us - [About Helping Captives](https://helpingcaptives.org/about) - [Our Name Change](https://helpingcaptives.org/name) - [Our Philosophy](https://helpingcaptives.org/philosophy) - [Annual Report](https://helpingcaptives.org/hubfs/2025%20annual%20report%20(11%20x%208.5%20in)%20(3).pdf) - [Quarterly Newsletter](https://helpingcaptives.org/hubfs/HC_QuarterlyUpdate_July2026.pdf) - Get Involved - [Ways to Give](https://helpingcaptives.org/ways-to-give) - [Top Needs](https://helpingcaptives.org/top-needs) - [Churches](https://helpingcaptives.org/church-engagement) - [Businesses](https://helpingcaptives.org/business-engagement) - [Events](https://helpingcaptives.org/events) - [Volunteer](https://helpingcaptives.org/volunteer) - [Employment](https://helpingcaptives.org/employment) - Other - [Thrift Store](https://helpingcaptives.org/thrift-store) - [Coffee Co.](https://helpingcaptives.org/coffee) - [Helping Captives Merch](https://helpingcaptives.square.site/) - [Bikers Helping Captives](https://www.bikershelpingcaptives.org/) SEARCH [DONATE](https://helpingcaptives.org/?form=donate) [![Helping Captives Logo](https://helpingcaptives.org/hs-fs/hubfs/HC-logo-200px.png?width=100&height=98&name=HC-logo-200px.png)](https://helpingcaptives.org) [![HC-logo-200px](https://helpingcaptives.org/hs-fs/hubfs/HC-logo-200px.png?width=100&height=98&name=HC-logo-200px.png)](https://helpingcaptives.org) - [Services](https://helpingcaptives.org/services) - Education - [Trainings](https://helpingcaptives.org/training) - [Resources](https://helpingcaptives.org/4resources) - About Us - [About Helping Captives](https://helpingcaptives.org/about) - [Our Name Change](https://helpingcaptives.org/name) - [Our Philosophy](https://helpingcaptives.org/philosophy) - [Annual Report](https://helpingcaptives.org/hubfs/2025%20annual%20report%20(11%20x%208.5%20in)%20(3).pdf) - [Quarterly Newsletter](https://helpingcaptives.org/hubfs/HC_QuarterlyUpdate_July2026.pdf) - Get Involved - [Ways to Give](https://helpingcaptives.org/ways-to-give) - [Top Needs](https://helpingcaptives.org/top-needs) - [Churches](https://helpingcaptives.org/church-engagement) - [Businesses](https://helpingcaptives.org/business-engagement) - [Events](https://helpingcaptives.org/events) - [Volunteer](https://helpingcaptives.org/volunteer) - [Employment](https://helpingcaptives.org/employment) - Other - [Thrift Store](https://helpingcaptives.org/thrift-store) - [Coffee Co.](https://helpingcaptives.org/coffee) - [Helping Captives Merch](https://helpingcaptives.square.site/) - [Bikers Helping Captives](https://www.bikershelpingcaptives.org/) [DONATE](https://helpingcaptives.org/?form=donate) ## [GET HELP NOW \>](https://helpingcaptives.org/help) [![quick-exit copy](https://helpingcaptives.org/hs-fs/hubfs/quick-exit%20copy.webp?width=50&height=50&name=quick-exit%20copy.webp "quick-exit copy")](https://www.google.com) ![RootedTimTebowR](https://helpingcaptives.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RootedTimTebowR.jpg?width=575&name=RootedTimTebowR.jpg) # 10.14.26 #### ROOTED IN FREEDOM An Evening of Hope, Worship, & Action With Special Guest: Tim Tebow [TICKETS ON SALE NOW!](https://app.betterunite.com/hc_rooted) ## See why this night matters... ### No one was created to be someone else’s ### Provide a new life for survivors of sex trafficking. [TAKE THE FIRST STEP](https://helpingcaptives.org/first-step) ## freedom and safety #### For Survivors of Sex Trafficking Through... ### 1. Prevention      —  Education and Trainings, Speaking Engagements & Awareness ### 2. Intervention      —   Outreaches, Safe Housing, & Community Agency Partnerships ### 3. Recovery      —   24-Hour Care, Case Management, & Stabilization Services [LEARN ABOUT OUR SERVICES](https://helpingcaptives.org/services) ![web backgrounds-2](https://22365045.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/22365045/web%20backgrounds-2.jpg) # GIVE HOPE TO SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING This Holiday Season, be the miracle that brings hope and healing to the most vulnerable. [DONATE NOW](https://donate.helpingcaptives.org/page/givehope) # 10th ANNUAL GALA Friday, May 8th at the Spokane Convention Center [DETAILS](https://helpingcaptives.org/gala) # ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Join us for an unforgettable day of GOLF for a great cause! Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Prairie Falls Golf Course, Post Falls, ID. Tickets on sale NOW! [MORE INFORMATION](https://helpingcaptives.org/golftournament) #### 50+ Years of Experience The Founders of Helping Captives bring over 50 years of combined ministry experience, with a focus on serving survivors of trafficking since 2015. #### 650+ Survivors Helped Through Helping Captive's different services, we have helped over 650 sex trafficking survivors in the United States.   #### Fighting for Freedom " ...there are 24.9 million people enslaved globally, with 4.8 million victims of sex trafficking." -Walk Free Foundation   [TAKE THE FIRST STEP](https://helpingcaptives.org/first-step) ![campaign-homepage-banner](https://22365045.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22365045/campaign-homepage-banner.webp) # Help us turn our local strip club into a place of healing. Helping Captives has secured the former Deja Vu Strip Club. We need your help to raise the funds to purchase and remodel the building for survivors. [LEARN MORE](https://helpingcaptives.org/stripclub) [DONATE NOW](https://donate.helpingcaptives.org/page/capital-campaign-2024) ##### **“Please consider supporting 'Helping Captives' provide important services to Eastern Washington in the fight against human trafficking. Their work is invaluable to our community.”** Cathy McMorris Rodgers HELPING CAPTIVES SUPPORTER ### **"I remember what it felt like to be hungry and have no hope... I’ve never had strangers care about me, and it’s bringing healing to me in ways I never knew I needed.”** "Hailey" Helping Captives Client ##### **“Through our partnership with Helping Captives, we have experienced and witnessed the excellence of their care for victims of sex trafficking."** Allison Madrigal CEO Rescue America ### **"When I was rescued I was afraid and didn’t know what I was going to do. I came... insecure, afraid, and addicted to drugs. I am now free and full of hope in Christ.”** "Jessica" Helping Captives Client ##### **“We enjoy working with Helping Captives. The work they do for the Spokane and Northern Idaho area to provide professional care and refuge for women is incredibly important.”** Aaron Newcomb Founder/Director Engedi Refuge ### "Thank you for all that you sacrifice and invest for me... I prayerfully hope one day I can give back to a program that continues to give me hope every day.” "Sarah" Helping Captives Client ## You can help now. ### 1. Take the First Step      —  Learn about trafficking & pray for survivors. ### 2. Get Involved      —   Tour our operation & get equipped through trainings. ### 3. Help Captives      —   Donate your time, talent, and finances to help captives. [LEARN ABOUT OUR SERVICES](https://helpingcaptives.org/services) ## Education And Prevention Sex trafficking can seem like a far-away problem. But it affects all of our lives in more ways than you know. Download our free eBook to learn how traffickers groom your children and how to prevent it.  Remember: - Just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it isn't happening. - Learn the red flags of grooming, especially online. - You can protect your children. Learn how. [DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY NOW](https://helpingcaptives.org/5-ways-offer) ![5-Ways-3D-sm-1](https://helpingcaptives.org/hubfs/5-Ways-3D-sm-1.png "5-Ways-3D-sm-1") ## FREE ANTI-TRAFFICKING TRAININGS Become part of the solution by taking our in-depth training classes and learning how to recognize and prevent exploitation before it starts. These trainings can equip you to protect vulnerable people in your community and become a voice for hope, safety, and freedom for those impacted by trafficking. [WATCH ANTI-TRAFFICKING 101](https://helpingcaptives.org/anti-trafficking-101) [WATCH INTERNET SAFETY](https://helpingcaptives.org/internet-safety-training) [WATCH SIGNS TO LOOK FOR](https://helpingcaptives.org/signs-to-look-for-training) [WATCH WORKING WITH SURVIVORS](https://helpingcaptives.org/working-with-survivors-training) ## 7 Prayers for Trafficking Survivors ### ...and those who serve them. Join our community in supporting trafficking survivors and those dedicated to combating this injustice. Our prayer guide, "7 Prayers for Trafficking Survivors" provides: - Healing prayers for survivors seeking comfort and peace. - Strengthening prayers for the brave souls fighting against human trafficking. - Powerful calls for God’s intervention to eradicate this grave injustice. Claim your free e-card today and stand united in prayer for healing and change. Make a difference through the power of prayer.   ![Prayer-Card-Thumb-sm](https://helpingcaptives.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Prayer-Card-Thumb-sm.webp?width=321&height=480&name=Prayer-Card-Thumb-sm.webp "Prayer-Card-Thumb-sm") ### Wear your heart on your sleeve... #### and help captives escape trafficking.   [VISIT THE MERCH STORE](https://helpingcaptives.square.site/) [![HC\_LogoWHT](https://helpingcaptives.org/hs-fs/hubfs/HC_LogoWHT.webp?width=303&height=296&name=HC_LogoWHT.webp)](http://22365045.hs-sites.com)   - About Us - [About Us](https://helpingcaptives.org/about) - [Our Name](https://helpingcaptives.org/name) - [Our Philosophy](https://helpingcaptives.org/philosophy) - [Annual Report](https://helpingcaptives.org/hubfs/2025%20annual%20report%20(11%20x%208.5%20in)%20(3).pdf) - [Quarterly Newsletter](https://helpingcaptives.org/hubfs/HC_QuarterlyUpdate_July2026.pdf) - Services - [Get Help Now](https://helpingcaptives.org/help) - [Survivor Services](https://helpingcaptives.org/services#healing) - [Trainings](https://helpingcaptives.org/training) - [Resources](https://helpingcaptives.org/4resources#resources) - Get Involved - [Ways to Give](https://helpingcaptives.org/ways-to-give) - [Top Needs](https://helpingcaptives.org/top-needs) - [Churches](https://helpingcaptives.org/church-engagement) - [Businesses](https://helpingcaptives.org/business-engagement) - [Volunteer](https://helpingcaptives.org/volunteer) - [Employment](https://helpingcaptives.org/employment) - [Donate](https://helpingcaptives.org/donate) - [Donor Portal](https://donate.helpingcaptives.org) - [Events](https://helpingcaptives.org/events) - [Annual Gala](https://helpingcaptives.org/gala) - [Golf Tournament](https://helpingcaptives.org/golftournament) - [Rooted in Freedom](https://helpingcaptives.org/rooted) - [Run for Freedom](https://helpingcaptives.org/run-for-freedom) - Other - [Thrift Store](https://helpingcaptives.org/thrift-store) - [Coffee Co.](https://www.hrccoffeeco.com/) - [Helping Captives Merch](https://helpingcaptives.square.site/) - [Bikers Helping Captives](https://www.bikershelpingcaptives.org/) Stay up-to-date with resources and HELPING CAPTIVE news. 14415 E Sprague Ave, Suite #5, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 | 10 am to 2 pm M-Th | PO Box 14257, Spokane Valley, WA 99214 | (509) 922-0939 | office@helpingcaptives.org | All rights reserved | © Helping Captives 2023 | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit | EIN: 46-3709621 - [Privacy Policy](https://helpingcaptives.org/privacy-policy) - [Terms and Conditions](https://helpingcaptives.org/terms-and-conditions)   ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "", "addressLocality" : "Spokane Valley", "addressRegion" : "WA", "postalCode" : "99216", "streetAddress" : "14415 E Sprague Ave" }, "email" : "hello@power.com", "knowsLanguage" : "", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://22365045.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22365045/HC_LogoBLK_thumb_sm.webp" }, "name" : "Helping Captives", "telephone" : "+49 (0) 89 123 456", "url" : "https://helpingcaptives.org" } ```