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Awareness Through Aesthetics Anti-Trafficking Event Postponed; Sponsors Gift Financial Support to local Non-Profits (PRESS RELEASE)
RALEIGH, N.C. — Local aesthetic entrepreneurs, providers, and leaders had planned to host a gala event on March 12, 2020 to support two local non-p...
Coronavirus Update
We need your help to support our artisans and employees, now more than ever.
It's our mission to employ the most vulnerable women in Raleigh. You'v...
Needs for the Studio | Raleigh Nonprofit
"It's not the machine that we need. We need the machine to provide work for living wage jobs for the most vulnerable women in Raleigh."
Studio N...
Raleigh | Local Mission Trip with Anti-Trafficking Focus
In this photo is the team who served and survivors in Project FIGHT's shelter together celebrating a weekend of recovery and renewal!
RALEIGH, N...
Humans For Sale in Wake County
Buying and selling a person—now called human trafficking—is the sale of a person for labor, sexual exploitation, and profit. Think about that. Hum...
Working Hard For Little Money | Raleigh Living Wage
For many in Wake County, paychecks likely don't stretch as far as they should. Once the rent or mortgage is paid, there is often little left to cover other essential expenses, such as food and utilities.
Designed for Joy Moves to Gateway Plaza to Expand Impact (PRESS RELEASE)
RALEIGH, N.C. — Local Raleigh nonprofit, Designed For Joy, is excited to settle into a new home in the up-and-coming Gateway Plaza this September. ...
Designed For Joy is Moving to Gateway Plaza in Raleigh
Oh how we've loved our sweet studio downtown Raleigh in the Boylan Heights neighborhood. It was humble beginnings but also a big leap of faith. As...
Designed for Joy Celebrates 6 Months of Influencing Change
“We are so excited to celebrate six months of influencing change right here in the Triangle,” said Cary Heise, DFJ founder and executive director. “Come celebrate with us and learn more about the bigger plan to impact our local marketplace for good.”