The DEMP Project
Devotion and determination
WHO WE ARE
We bring light to those surrounded by darkness
The DEMP Project is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing victims enslaved in the sex trafficking industry. We were established in 2015 and are located in Jacksonville, Florida. DEMP’s goal is to eradicate sex slavery and sex-for-sale businesses in our local community. Our team has spent the last four years providing spiritual and physical resources to those who find themselves living this life. We build unconditional relationships meeting individuals where they are at and bringing the light of Christ to the darkness.
Our goal is to help the victims and their families make the transition to a better life. We assist in providing housing, life coaching, employment skills, and other essentials for an everyday life. Whatever the need, we are here to help! We will fight with these courageous women as they fight to take back control of their lives, and the future of their families.
OUR TEAM
Taisha Barnett
President & Founder
Taisha@TheDempProject.org
Angela Gove
Director of Security
Angela@TheDempProject.org
Jean McGee
Director of Development
Jean@TheDempProject.org
Shannon Begemann
Executive Assistant
Shannon@TheDempProject.org
Missie Driggers
Director of Children's Ministry
Missie@TheDempProject.org
Heather Kota
Spiritual Director
Heather@TheDempProject.org
OUR PARTNERS
OUR APPROACH
We provide trust and love
Our goal is to help the victims and their families make the transition to a better life. We assist in providing housing, life coaching, employment skills, and other essentials for an everyday life.
Presently, our group goes to eight local strip clubs twice a month to minister to women in the industry. Many of these women are in desperate need of a Savior. Generally, we start our visits with an offering of food, gifts and religious materials. We’ll also lend them an ear, give advice, and offer lasting friendships. At the same time, we focus on helping these women build a relationship with Jesus Christ. Additionally, we offer weekly Bible Studies, and encourage the girls to attend church while making ourselves available when they are ready to go.
When Jesus’s sweet conviction hits them and they realize they no longer want this life, we help them find resources to get out. Sometimes we help with school or college applications. Other times it is help finding employment or referrals for law and family attorneys. We even help with drug rehab and counseling. We have working partnerships with like-minded organizations to help us facilitate many of these needs.