Designed For Joy

Behind this door at 517 West Cabarrus Street you'll find women supporting other women as well women laughing and crying together about things both little and big that we all share, despite our circumstances. Most of all, you'll find women working hard to uplift the vulnerable in downtown Raleigh. If you'd like to be one of those people, please come volunteer with us. All are welcome. https://lnkd.in/gHN76xz

This year's Evening of Giving will be held at the historic Merrimon Wynne house, built in 1876, is sure to impress. Join us on Thursday, September 26th from 7-10 pm to celebrate Designed For Joy's 7 years of helping vulnerable women in Raleigh. We've served over 153 women (and counting!), giving them competitive wages and dignified work. Dance the night away, treat yourself to a signature cocktail, wine or beer, enjoy sewing with an artisan and bid on amazing items in the silent auction. Get your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/eZRVVXCK

If the dog days of summer have you down, please consider volunteering with us in our JOYful studio on West Cabarrus or the boutique in Maker's Alley in North Hills. There are many ways to get involved and you'll find a caring, committed, and fun community. https://lnkd.in/gHN76xz

Our Evening of Giving, Thursday, September 26th from 7-10 is our way of celebrating the 153 (and counting!) women we have served over the past 7 years. Besides a great DJ, beer/wine/signature cocktail, and auction is our artisan experience. Come sew some leather on our "cowboy" machines-so named because they are strong enough to sew a saddle. EARLY BIRD tickets ends July 9th so don't delay! https://lnkd.in/eZRVVXCK

As a hardworking parent, it's hard to hear your children tell you they are bored. Consider volunteering with them in our studio on W. Cabarrus Street. Working to create the gorgeous handbags we sell is not only fun, it's an introduction into helping others. All production volunteers work right alongside our artisans. Teens aged 15+ are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Those 18+ may come on their own. Please fill out a waiver and read the volunteer guidelines on our website. https://lnkd.in/gHN76xz

Grab your co-workers, favorite couples, book club or any group...and get our NEW 8 person group ticket and enjoy a discount. https://lnkd.in/eZRVVXCK

Thank you to Highwoods Properties for visiting our studio. We appreciate your passion for our mission of helping Raleigh's vulnerable women. Your assistance in the studio was not only helpful but fun too! You are welcome any time. If your corporation would like to have fun while volunteering and lift up Raleigh's women, please contact Grace Morris, our Director of Corporate and Community Engagement at [email protected].

Thank you to Emily Weidman from A Place at the Table, Victoria Munn of Oak City Cares and Victoria Thio (not pictured) from Community in Motion for touring Designed For Joy today and learning how we approach helping Raleigh's vulnerable women. When Volunteer Coordinators put their minds together, wonderful things happen for all of us. Designed For Joy looks forward to partnering with you all in the future.

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Reduces loneliness... Improves job skills... Connection to the community... Feel a sense of purpose... Meet new people... Drive community improvement... Improves physical and mental health... Gets you out of your comfort zone. Sound good? These are the top reasons people volunteer. https://lnkd.in/g5qsVC6Z