Designed For Joy is a brand based in Raleigh, NC that is dedicated to providing stability to women in crisis through immediate employment and support. Their mission is to remove the stigma of vulnerability and offer women the opportunity to have a safe and dignified job. The brand values of Designed For Joy include communication, hospitality, advocacy, inclusivity, and respect.

They strive to actively listen, provide clear and concise direction, ensure complete transparency, and create a sense of personal satisfaction among all of their customers. Designed For Joy envisions a community where every woman has the chance to earn a living wage through safe and dignified work. They draw inspiration from international fair trade artisan groups and have created a similar work model in North Carolina.

By partnering with local ministries and NGOs, they assist women coming out of trafficking, emergency situations, poverty, homelessness, rehab, or prison. The brand offers a variety of local and global products, including goods developed outside of the US and transformed into new products by their artists. Through their initiatives, Designed For Joy aims to help women gain confidence, trust in the community, and grow in their faith while also providing them with marketable skills and job references for future success.

To further support their cause, you can shop online or make a donation. Additionally, if you're interested in volunteering, you can reach out to Designed For Joy through their website