Our Programs
Safe and Dignified Work
Our low-barrier transitional employment programs are designed to meet women where they are. Women who join us are emerging from generational poverty, substance use disorders, human trafficking, homelessness, and other traumatic circumstances.
Our 7-Day Work Program or 3-Month Primary Work Program focus on job readiness skills such as punctuality, communication, and taking instruction from leadership. Artisans who work with us leave with a letter of recommendation and the confidence that can only come from knowing you are valued and someone is in your corner.
200
Artisans Served
118%
Year-Over-Year Referral Increase
84%
Obtain Employment
7-Day Work Program
During our 7 day program, artisans work part time hours with us for 5 hours a day while being paid a competitive wage.
- This is the entry program to work with Designed For Joy
- Artisans receive their pay each day in cash at the end of each day
- Our Care Manager proactively supports artisans for a month after their 7th day
3-Month Primary Work Program
The 3-Month Primary Work Program is an opportunity for artisans concluding the 7-Day Work Program to stay employed with us.
Eligibility for this program includes being respectful, punctual, willing to learn, and having a unique need unlikely to be met elsewhere.
During the 3-Month Primary Work Program, artisans participate in a job readiness curriculum, receive financial wellness training, learn basic job skills, and receive specialized support.
The Power of a Paycheck
Our programs provide women with a paycheck and employment verification. What many of us take for granted is that having job stability enables them to open a bank account, perhaps qualify for housing, and provide for their families.
Program Partners
Program Partners are organizations that provide services to vulnerable
populations. Program Partners include non-profit organizations that can refer potential women for work at Designed For Joy. We also have referral partners which are organizations that Designed For Joy refers women to for needed services.
A Doorway to Hope
Advocacy to Alleviate Homelessness
Apex UMC
A Place at the Table
Caring Connections Ministry
Carroll's Kitchen
Corral
NC Department of Adult Corrections
Diaper Train
Dorcas Ministries
Empowered Network
Families Together
Fellowship Homes
Grace Home
Healing Transitions
Hope Community Church
Interact
LGBT Center of Raleigh
Oak City Cares
One More Child
Refugee Hope Partners
SAFEchild
Safe Families for Children
The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties
Seasons Village
Shield NC
Shining Light in Darkness
SouthLight Healthcare
StepUp Ministry
The Women's Center
Triangle Family Services
Urban Ministries - The Helen Wright Center
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants - NC
Wake County Government - SEV Unit
WeeCare
WellCare of NC
Our hope is for our artisans to find confidence in themselves, learn to trust community, and grow in their faith. Our goal is for women to leave Designed For Joy with marketable skills and a solid job reference to succeed in today's job market.