How DV8 Kitchen Serves Up Second Chances

Approximately 100,000 Americans die each year of a drug overdose. “What if a little restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky, can solve the addiction issue in America?” asks Rob Perez, owner of DV8 Kitchen. Perez believes his restaurant might have the answer to the country’s ongoing drug epidemic.
Since joining Stand Together Foundation’s Catalyst Community, Perez and DV8 Kitchen have given recovering substance users gainful employment at an organization that understands the unique challenges of substance use recovery. By providing such an environment, men and women in recovery can begin building the emotional tools, financial base and life skills needed to build upon their sobriety and re-assimilate into society.
Perez asks society to shift its mental model around hiring people in recovery, “Instead, think about the possibility. People in addiction recovery have an amazing capacity for excellence. We just need to give them a chance.”
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[@block4565]

Absolutely beautiful. Let's pay it forward and spread the humanity. No more judgment... just support

[@TheDwarfmaiden]

This is the most incredible thing I have seen. This couple are inspiring to help those who are struggling to get off drugs, and they provide a safe place for them and help them to see they can do it with the help of others who have been through addiction. Praise YOU JESUS for this couple. I pray you move in a mighty way to help more so they can reach out to those who think there is no way out. This couple is a blessing.

[@RecklessOne11]

This is amazing. I'm culinary trained, 20 years experience. I'll celebrate 14 years clean this August!
This is a spectacular idea!

[@Dawntreader233]

The audio mixing is incredible in this video. Love the story, so inspiring

[@verebellido]

Absolutely inspiring. Stay strong ♡♡♡ We support all of you!♡

[@miffedakko9312]

I've always believed in the philosophy of "How can somebody get better if you don't give them a second chance?" And I'm glad to see that at lease some people agree on some level.

[@Malouco]

Actually helping people!
NOT USING PEOPLE THAT NEED HELP TO BOLSTER A BULLCHITA IMAGE

[@emotheriver]

Wow