{"id":21903,"date":"2025-06-10T16:11:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T22:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/fundraiser-at-zu-gallery-will-benefit-sober-living-homes-in-cortez\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T22:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:10:23","slug":"fundraiser-at-zu-gallery-will-benefit-sober-living-homes-in-cortez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/fundraiser-at-zu-gallery-will-benefit-sober-living-homes-in-cortez\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundraiser at Zu Gallery will benefit sober living homes in Cortez"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Charlee Sharp and Adam Herman bought a home in Cortez and recently opened Montezuma County\u2019s first sober living facility. (Cameryn Cass\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

The Zu Gallery will present live musical performances by Little Brother and FA3 QU33N on Saturday to raise funds for two sober living homes that opened this year in Cortez.<\/p>\n

The event, which includes a poetry slam and drinks and appetizers, runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 48 W. Main St. Visitors are encouraged to share addiction-themed poems.<\/p>\n\n

Tickets are $25 at silverliningrecoveryhomes.org<\/a> and $30 at the door. They include one drink token. All proceeds benefit residents at Silver Lining Recovery Homes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe goal is to raise awareness and lessen any stigma around sober living residences,\u201d said Charlee Sharp, who co-founded the homes with Adam Herman. \u201cWe are also hoping to raise funds for fun activities for the residents such as camping trips, bowling and group meals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some residents also are eligible for the Pi\u00f1on Project\u2019s program to curb the cost of the rent, which is $900 a month.<\/p>\n

\u201cAddiction recovery and sober living homes are an integral part of making our community stronger and healthier,\u201d Sharp said. \u201cMost people have experienced substance use issues or have loved ones who have and it\u2019s important they know that there is treatment and a better life waiting for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the end of February, Cortez\u2019s first sober living facility opened. It is for men only and has seven residents. Sharp and Herman opened a female-only facility on June 1, and three women signed up to live there.<\/p>\n

Both Sharp and Herman are in long-term recovery themselves and passionate about their cause.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know there is a better life on the other side,\u201d she said. \u201cI want to share my compassion and drive with anyone who is willing and wants to find a better way to live.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donations are accepted at silverliningrecoveryhomes.org<\/a> and at Saturday\u2019s event. People also may email silverliningrecoveryhomes@gmail.com<\/a> or call (970) 676-4255.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe appreciate all of the support that we have already received from the community,\u201d said Sharp, namely the Pi\u00f1on Project, LOR Foundation, friends, family and the greater community.<\/p>\n

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A flyer advertising the upcoming Fundraising Gala at Zu Gallery. Proceeds will benefit residents at two sober living homes in Cortez that opened this year. (Courtesy photo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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