Re:new Project Information

Renew is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering refugee women through employment, community, and creativity. Based in Glen Ellyn, IL, we provide artisan training and sustainable job opportunities for women resettled in the Chicagoland area. Using donated and purchased materials, refugee women handcraft beautiful, one-of-a-kind bags, accessories, and home goods — each piece carefully stitched with a story of resilience, hope, and new beginnings. Our mission is to weave community and opportunity together, creating a space where women can thrive economically, socially, and creatively. When you shop Renew, you don’t just purchase a product — you Carry the Story of courage, dignity, and peace.