Anchor Recovery celebrates 5th annual charity gala for DEMP House

Special to the Tallahassee Democrat
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Anchor Recovery Foundation, Inc., a faith-based nonprofit, celebrates its 5th annual charity gala and silent auction for DEMP House Sober Living from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Hotel Indigo Tallahassee Rooftop Ballroom, 826 W. Gaines St. The foundation offers resources for individuals in need of addiction counseling and transitional housing.

Anchory Recovery partnered with DJ DEMP to open “DEMP House” sober living in May of 2021 to address the community’s need for transitional housing.
Anchory Recovery partnered with DJ DEMP to open “DEMP House” sober living in May of 2021 to address the community’s need for transitional housing.

Anchor Recovery Foundation, was formed Aug. 3, 2018 with the mission to provide resources assisting individuals in recovery from substance abuse. The foundation partnered with DJ DEMP, international celebrity DJ, to open “DEMP House” sober living in May of 2021 to address the community’s need for transitional housing. “I’m blessed to use my platform as a way of giving back to the community,” said DJ DEMP, DEMP House President.

“Every life has a purpose, the anchor is a symbol of hope, and there is hope for everyone,” said Surina Pillay, Anchor Recovery Foundation President. We provide clients with stability through faith-based counseling, and safe, affordable sober living to ensure the best possible outcome towards their recovery,” said Pillay. “The focus on long-term aftercare and the convenience of transitional housing helps us provide better services to our clients.”

Our theme for this year’s charity gala is “Spiritual Transformation.” “We started DEMP House during the pandemic and experienced our share of challenges. However, we managed to create a safe, sober living environment for dozens of individuals transitioning from a life of addiction to a life of sobriety and look forward to continuous growth, ”said Pillay.

This year DEMP House plans to raise funds in order to open another DEMP House in the near future. “Donations are a vital source of funding for our sober living program and fundraising ensures its success,” said Pillay. All donations and contributions are tax-deductible.

DEMP House, Anchor Recovery’s new office is located at “THE HUB” inside of the Vino Beano building at 1309, Thomasville Road. This year DEMP House - Anchor Recovery is honored to have Victor Williams, MSW, SocialServices Coordinator, Office of Public Defender, with the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida as keynote speaker, and Joanna Johnson, MSW, CAC, MAC, CFC, author of “Stepping on the Stones,” as special guest speaker. Cocktail Hour is from 6-7 pm, and the event begins at 7p.m. Tickets are $45.

For more information, contact Surina Pillay at 850-694-6311, email anchorrecoveryfoundation@gmail.com, and visit DempHouse.org to purchase tickets.

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