Samantha is just one of the women who has found success at Designed For Joy. Learn how your donation makes an impact. Support immediate, living wage work for women in crisis by donating here. ...
Press Release | 100 Women Hired!
Designed For Joy is proud to announce a remarkable 100th milestone in its short history. Since its opening five years ago, Designed For Joy has now hired 100 women in crisis and provided immediate...
New Designed For Joy Promotional Video
Designed For Joy provides women in crisis with stability through immediate employment and support, removing the stigma of vulnerability. Make an impact with us by giving monthly. Promotional vid...
Evening of Giving Art Bag Auction
Twelve local artists painted 12 original Designed For Joy leather bags to be auctioned for our biggest fundraiser of the year. Auction to open online September 22 and end the night of Evening of ...
Church Partnership Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities Speaking engagements Vendor events at your church Host your social or small group event in our studio Volunteer in our studio. Group sizes can range from 5 to 15 volunt...
Volunteer Extravganza 2.0 | September 1, 2022 at 6:30pm
Volunteer Extravaganza 2.0! September 1, 6:30pm, doors open at 6pm for shoppingBIG giveawaysShop with a 30% off discountFun gamesArtisan stories Volunteer trainingShop new fall bagsCelebrate cu...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bank of America Awards Grant to Nonprofit, Designed For Joy, To Help Vulnerable Women Overcome Barriers Launching Equipped Women into the Marketplace RALEIGH, N.C., Jul...
Designed For Joy's 2021 Annual Report
In 2021 alone Designed For Joy paid more than $65,000 in living wages to women in crisis in our community. That was made possible by our community - volunteers, donors, shoppers, sponsors, and more...
Raleigh Nonprofit Provides Day Work for Women in Crisis
There is a ongoing need for women in Wake County who are seeking immediate employment with immediate wages. Our cofounder and designer, Kristen Sydow, saw this need and has expanded our daywork ...