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Exploring Downtown Raleigh: Tour Our Studio!

Exploring Downtown Raleigh: Tour Our Studio!

Designed For Joy offers an intimate look into the heart of Designed For Joy.  Tour our 5,000 square foot studio and learn more about how we make our handcrafted leather products and see what's happ...

Join the Designed For Joy Giving Circle

Join the Designed For Joy Giving Circle

Where you put your money is important - to you and your community. How It Works: Our Giving Circle invites women in our local community to launch a $100,000 fundraising goal every 12 months. This i...

activismUnderstanding Human Trafficking and How You Can Make a Difference

Understanding Human Trafficking and How You Can Make a Difference

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. At Designed For Joy, we are deeply committed to supporting survivors of human trafficking through meaningful employment, compassion, and collaboratio...

activismIntroducing the Craftivist Collective

Introducing the Craftivist Collective

Are you a Maker who cares about social justice? Whether you sew, paint, photograph, design, craft with needles, screen print, work with metal or leather, or create in any other way, you’re the perf...

in the newsPress Release | Designed For Joy Announces Grace Morris as New Executive Director

Press Release | Designed For Joy Announces Grace Morris as New Executive Director

  Designed For Joy Announces Appointment of Grace Morris as New Executive Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raleigh, NC – January 2, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Designed For Joy is pleased to a...

GiftsNEW Juliet Collection | Launching Sunday, December 8 in store and online

NEW Juliet Collection | Launching Sunday, December 8 in store and online

Discover your new favorite — and let Daphne, Abigail, or Mae become a timeless addition to your collection!

mediaDesigned For Joy Announces Appointment of Grace Morris as Interim Executive Director

Designed For Joy Announces Appointment of Grace Morris as Interim Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Designed For Joy is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Morris as the Interim Executive Director, effective October 1st. Grace has been an integral part of our o...

Designed For Joy’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Stepping Down

Designed For Joy’s Co-Founder and Executive Director Stepping Down

Raleigh, NC, September 4, 2024 - Designed For Joy’s Board of Directors announced today that Cary Heise, the organization’s co-founder and executive director, will be stepping down from her role at ...

eventsVolunteer EXTRAVAGANZA Thursday, September 12th

Volunteer EXTRAVAGANZA Thursday, September 12th

Designed For Joy wants to thank you for your support. Join us Thursday, September 12th at 6pm for giveaways, discounts and games!