Programs
Safe, Dignified Work
Our low-barrier transitional employment programs are designed to meet women where they are. Women join us emerging from generational poverty, substance use disorders, human trafficking, homelessness, and other traumatic circumstances.
Our 7-Day Work Program and 3-Month Primary Work Program focus on job readiness skills such as punctuality and communicating with a supervisor. Artisans leave with a letter of recommendation and the confidence that can only come from knowing you are valued and someone is in your corner.
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Artisans Served
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Meals Provided
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Acquire Employment
7-Day Work Program
Artisans work with us for 7 days for 5 hours a day while being paid a competitive wage in cash at the end of each day. Women in this program receive proactive care management support, extending for three weeks after they leave the program.
- The entry program to Designed For Joy
- Artisans receive their pay in cash at the end of each day
- 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 leaving the 7-Day Work Program to stay with us. Eligibility for this program includes being respectful, willing to learn, and having a unique need unlikely to be met elsewhere. During the 3-Month Primary Work Program, artisans receive a job readiness curriculum, financial wellness training, and specialized support.
The Power of a Paycheck
Our programs give women a paycheck and employment verification. What many of us take for granted is the key for them to open a bank account, qualify for housing, and provide for their families.
Program Partners
Program Partners are organizations that provide services to vulnerable
populations. Program Partners include referral sources, organizations that are
referring potential artisans for work and referral partners, organizations that
Designed For Joy refers artisans to for services.
A Doorway to Hope
Advocacy to Alleviate Homelessness
Apex UMC
A Place at the Table
Caring Connections Ministry
Corral
NC Department of Adult Corrections
Diaper Train
Dorcas Ministries
Empowered Network
Fellowship Homes
Grace Home
Healing Transitions
Hope Community Church
Interact
LGBT Center of Raleigh
One More Child
Refugee Hope Partners
Safe Child
Safe Families for Children
The Salvation Army of Wake and Lee Counties
Shield NC
Shining Light in Darkness
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
Removing the Stigma of Vulnerability