Events
Currently our studio is closed. We point you to our website for shopping and online event information is below.
Our new location is at Gateway Plaza, 2409-117 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh. (Inside the beltline, off Capital Blvd.)
We’d love to come talk to your group about our mission at Designed For Joy. Email us here for speaking events.
May 2020
May Day Pop Up at Moon and Lola
Friday, May 1
219 N Salem St #100, Downtown Apex
April 2020
Volunteer Information Session
Saturday, April 25, 9-10am
No need to RSVP, just show up!
March 2020
March 9, Doors open at 6
Thursday, March 12 - POSTPONED
Volunteer Information Session
Saturday, March 21, 9-10am
We are moving this meeting online! Join us on video or audio. (We prefer to see your face and would love for you to be on video with us!)
Monday, March 23 at 7pm
February 2020
IF:Gathering
February 7-8
Crossroads Fellowship Raleigh
Shop and Vendor Volunteer Training
February 11 at 10am in the studio
For current and new shop and vendor volunteers.
Galentine's Day Celebration
Thursday, February 13, 7- 9pm
Free event. Please RSVP here.
Volunteer Information Session
Saturday, February 22, 9-10am
No need to RSVP, just show up!
Southern Women's Show Savannah
February 28- March 1
IF:Gathering
February 28-29
The Passage Church Knightdale and Vintage Church Raleigh
January 2020 | Trafficking Awareness Month
Learn what trafficking looks like in North Carolina
Wednesday, January 8th, 11:30am
Discussion co-hosted with Shield NC and Salvation Army Project FIGHT.
Free event. Learn more and RSVP here.
Teacher's and School Staff Night in the Studio | Support and Training
Trafficking Awareness Event
Wednesday, January 15, 7:30pm
Discussion co-hosted with Shield NC and Salvation Army Project FIGHT.
Learn more and RSVP here.
Trafficking Outreach Event
Training Session Saturday, January 18th, 10am
Lead a team or join a team and connect with convenience stores and gas stations, businesses that are the eyes and ears of our community.
Co-hosted with Shield NC and Salvation Army Project FIGHT.
Learn more and RSVP here.
Join our team!
General Volunteer Information Session
Work alongside artisans, help with shop hours and vendor events, join us on mission trips, share your gifts with us (photography, graphic design, etc), join our grant writing, prayer, or special events team.
Saturday, January 25 at 9am
Get a reminder by RSVPing to our FB event page here.
Teacher Workday Trafficking Training in Schools
Wednesday, January 29
Nominate your school here.
December 2019
Giving Tuesday
December 3
Support a Raleigh Nonprofit
Open Studio | Girls Night Event
"If it involves fake laughing, I'm not going."
Monday, December 9th, 6:30-8:30
Wine, speakers and friends.
RSVP here.
November 2019
A Shopping SPREE! by Raleigh Junior League
November 14- 17 at the Raleigh Convention Center
See A Shopping SPREE! vendor list and details here.
Christmas Village Nashville
November 14-17 at Nashville Fair Grounds
See Christmas Village Nashville vendor list and details here.
October 2019
Thank you for the impact you make through DFJ. Celebrate 2 years with us!
Thursday, October 3, 2019 at HQ Raleigh Gateway Plaza
RSVP here.
September 2019
Carolina Wedding Market with Greenhouse Picker Sisters
Sunday, September 8, 9556 Industry Drive, Raleigh
See the Carolina Wedding Market vendor list and details here.
Volunteer Connect for New and Current Volunteers
We have a fun season ahead with fall and holiday events. Learn what's coming up and how you can partner with us.
Saturday, September 28 9am
August 2019
Volunteer Social Media Party
Bring your phones and help us promote our annual fundraising event!
Friday, August 16 9am
July 2019
Volunteer Connect for New Volunteers
Learn about our mission and get connected impacting change with us.
Saturday, July 27 9am
June 2019
Volunteer Connect for New and Current Volunteers
Saturday, June 22 9am
May 2019
Mother's Day Make and Take
Bring your littles and let them make a gift for mama in the studio!
No need to register, just come on by during shop hours 10-2.
Donations accepted.
Legacy of Love Tea Fundraiser at The Glass Box Raleigh
Monday, May 13, 6:30pm
Only 45 seats. Save your seat here.
April 2019
Volunteer Information Session
Saturday, April 6, 9am
All are welcome! No need to rsvp, just show up!
Southern Women's Show Booth 240
NC State Fairgrounds April 12-14
Follow our Facebook event page here.
March 2019
Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Anti-trafficking Mission Team
Thursday, March 21 6:30pm
Open to the public. Read more and RSVP here.
Volunteer Connect
New and current volunteers, join us to hear the latest on the mission of DFJ.
Saturday, March 23, 9am in the studio
Online Auction Fundraiser
March 31- April 4
All your favorite local small business owners are contributing.
Impact Lunch with Bethany Tran
Wednesday, March 27 at noon
Limited space. RSVP here.
February 2019
IF:Gathering at Vintage Church and Crossroads Fellowship, Raleigh
Friday and Saturday, February 8-9
*Our studio will be closed for shopping hours on February 9th.
Galentine's Celebration
February 13, 7-9pm in the DFJ studio
Bring your best Gal Pals for a night of shopping, sipping cocktails and dessert.
PLUM Hair-Atelier will be in the studio giving quick party braids!
No need to RSVP, just come!
DFJ Volunteer Information Session
Saturday, February 16, 9am in the studio
No need to RSVP, just come!