Make Welcome Sewing School – Non-Profit Sewing School for Refugee Women in Charlotte, NC

Empower Refugee Women.

Non-Profit Sewing School for Refugee Women in Charlotte, NC

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Sewing Workshop Fundraiser April 2024

When - April 27th + May 4th 9:30 am -12:30 pm**This is a two day class. You will register once and that claims your spot... Read More

green and white pre lit pine tree near fireplace inside well lit room

December 16th Sew Your Own Stocking Class

Come learn how to sew a stocking and enjoy Christmas tea & treats. In this holiday sewing class, we'll have precut stocking patterns in a... Read More

In the other’s shoes

Almost every one of our classes has some "frustrating" students in it. These are usually (but not always) the students that know sewing, but don't speak English. They run ahead on the projects without waiting for the teacher OR looking at the instructions. Inevitably, these students create problems for themselves and have to redo the project. Read More

Vocational Training Launch

She wakes up before dawn to get to work. Breakfast is in the kitchen for her children. She checks the house, locks the door and runs to catch the bus. The hours are short and her paycheck only covers part of her rent. Yet without childcare or paid training options, this precious refugee mom has no other option but to take whatever work she can to keep her family afloat. Read More

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Vocational Training, Mentorship & Employment Opportunities for Refugee Women in Charlotte, North Carolina

Refugee women have lost so much in the escape from violence, persecution, & war.
Make Welcome Sewing School comes alongside these brave women to show the love of Christ through giving welcome, friendship and support as they establish a new home and a new life in North Carolina. We accomplish this through:

Providing welcoming community through sewing classes, cultural exchanges and friendship building
Enabling to thrive in the United States through vocational training, job skills building and English tutoring
Giving hope for the future through mental health support and practical care in navigating American culture

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