Designed For Joy's 2023 Evening of Giving

Designed For Joy provides women in crisis with stability through immediate employment and support, removing the stigma of vulnerability. We provide living wage work for women emerging with trafficking, homelessness, time in prison and other vulnerable situation.

For now...
1. Save the date September 14, 2023. Tickets to go on sale this summer.
2. Sponsorship levels available now for maximum expose. (See options to the right.)
3. Donate goods, services, and art for our online auction by completing the letter of intent here.

What to Expect

Beautiful Location
The event is located at the beautiful CAM Art Museum. Enjoy the artwork while supporting Designed for Joy.

Stories of Success through Designed for Joy
Listen to success stories from our artisans and learn about the direct impact that Designed for Joy has had on their lives.

Artisan Experience
Sew together with an expert sewist to create one of our signature products.

Silent Auction
Explore a variety of items up for auction at our silent auction. Proceeds directly support our mission and provide employment opportunities for women in need.Donate a silent auction item here.

Catered Stations with Beer and Wine
Enjoy a meal and drinks provided by our amazing sponsors.

Locally Hand Painted Bag Auction
Artists from the Raleigh area have hand-painted some original DFJ leather bags to be auctioned off online and during the event.

Shop Designed For Joy's leather handbags, jewelry and home decor online, in the studio and at Evening of Giving.

Our studio is open 10am-2pm Monday - Saturday for shopping and tours.
517 W Cabarrus St, Suite A Raleigh, N.C. (Ask how you can help make the studio wheelchair accessible.)