making a difference together

Your purchase supports real people in real ways.
We are a registered non-profit social enterprise based in Lancaster, PA 

 View our 2022 Impact Report here.

the problem

Most services for people who are marginalized lack opportunities to build consistent meaningful relationships. 

our solution

We fill this gap in our community-based jewelry workshops where we teach women workplace skills, offer supplemental income, and provide a safe space to heal.

jewelry workshop

Each piece of jewelry reflects the inherent worth women possess. We train our Makers, the women in our program, to craft jewelry beautifully. Once trained, Makers are paid for their craft. This income generation provides bus fare, groceries, and may be the only earned income they receive in a week. We learned to see beyond circumstance and offer relationships and work that build dignity and hope. The pride and ownership of crafting jewelry is empowering, and our workshop is designed to be a beautiful space to create in. Music is always playing, and we start each workshop with journaling and a few moments of quiet mindfulness. Our goal is to give the gift of presence through consistent relationships and open hands.

 

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What does “women facing barriers” mean?

Although most of the women in our programs find us when they are experiencing homelessness, there are other barriers, including abuse, trauma, disability and mental health, that affect a woman from being able to return to the workplace. We welcome any women facing these barriers and seek to be a stepping stone on their journey as we help them conquer their next goal.

Sourcing + Materials

MADE IN THE USA

The BARE line (the sterling silver option is also made from recycled materials!

Gold-filled materials (all but two of the gold-filled hardware and metal items)

Leather in the single and triple leather wrap bracelets and double wrap choker

Sourcing + Materials

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Our translucent bags are 100% biodegradable, 100% recyclable and sourced from 100% sustainability managed forests

Sourcing + Materials

QUALITY METAL

All of the metal hardware is 14k gold-filled or sterling silver, both of which are hypoallergenic and nickel-free. The only exception is the hardware in the keychain which is brass.

Raw materials purchased from: Halstead, Etsy - Goldfilled Creations, Rio Grande, Tierracast, Buckle Guy, Kentucky Leather and Hide, Hide and Leather House, Leather Cord USA.