We provide women in desperate need of a helping hand, a safe place to learn, grow confidence, and to jumpstart an entirely new life.
Most women who leave our programs go on to full-time work. Some move into permanent housing, purchase cars, and regain a sense of self-worth. We help them keep their families together and help change the trajectory of their lives.
Proceeds from sales go right back into the organization, in turn helping more women achieve their dreams.
Our mission is a big one, and our ability to help more women rebuild their lives depends on people like you joining us! Just some of the things we provide our women are listed below.
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In the beginning
We were a small group with big plans for helping women in Raleigh.
Mission Beginnings
Our Inspiration
Inspired by international friends creating fair trade artisan groups, we spent years financially and prayerfully supporting many different international artisans groups.
Our first trip to Rwanda introduced us to an artisan group taking 30 women off the streets working in sex trade. They kept them off the streets by teaching them to create quality products in a safe environment, near their families, providing extra financial support for them.
Together with volunteers and financial supporters like you, we have created that same work model here in North Carolina by opening our non-profit studio in 2017.
Our Values
We aim to have a C.H.A.I.R. available for every woman in crisis who needs a safe and dignified job. Our values are:
Communication - Active listening. Clear concise direction. Complete transparency.
Hospitality - Commitment to personal satisfaction among all served.
Advocacy - Passionate voice for the unheard. Creating social awareness and change.
Inclusive - Recognize human uniqueness and variability and design within it.
Respect - Affirm belonging. Lead with truth, honesty, empathy, and grace.
Vision Statement
We envision a community where every woman has the opportunity to earn a competitive wage through safe and dignified work.
DEI Statement Diversity is a core value of Designed For Joy. We want to ensure as an organization we respect and appreciate differences in age, gender, ethnicity, education, physical abilities, race, and religion among individuals. We embrace diversity in the women we serve and want to establish a sense of belonging.
We want those engaged with Designed For Joy to demonstrate the positive impact diversity has to empower people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different.
Offer a Competitive Wage
For us, a competitive wage means an income that gives women positive choices rather than making desperate decisions when trying to provide food for family, and paying rent.
Who We Help
The women who handcraft our products with us are those living at high risk for sex and labor trafficking and/or food and housing insecurities. We partner with long-running ministries or local NGOs serving women that may be coming out of trafficking, emergency situations, generational poverty, homelessness, rehab, or prison. We believe in a community approach. We are a trauma informed workplace.
Our Hope
Our hope is for our artisans to find confidence in themselves, learn to trust community, and to grow in their faith while working with Designed For Joy.
Our goal is for participants to leave us with marketable skills, a resume in hand, and a solid job reference to succeed in the job market.
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Do you ship overseas?
Yes, we ship all over the world. Shipping costs will apply, and will be added at checkout. We run discounts and promotions all year, so stay tuned for exclusive deals.
How long will it take to get my orders?
It depends on where you are. Orders processed here will take 5-7 business days to arrive. Overseas deliveries can take anywhere from 7-16 days. Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.
Any question?
You can contact us through our contact page! We will be happy to assist you.
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