DEK Foundation

About Us

Join Us in Breaking The Cycle of Addiction

We are committed to empowering individuals in our community who are facing the challenges of addiction.

The Dayna Elizabeth Karle (DEK) Addiction Recovery Foundation, also known as “DEK Foundation” was founded by Carolyn Karle in June 2022. Carolyn lost her beautiful daughter, Dayna to an unintentional drug overdose on September 19, 2021. Dayna was sober for over 9 months. This tragedy empowered Carolyn to establish the DEK Foundation.

We are a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization. Our goal is to open a post-treatment recovery home for women. Until we open those doors, we are dedicated to supporting the community and help individuals recover while ending the stigma surrounding addiction and advocating for increased resources and support systems within Thunder Bay.

By joining hands with us, you contribute to a movement that fosters hope, healing, and resilience in the face of addiction.