Josh's Hope Shop for Hope Holiday Open House fundraiser takes place on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 1:00-4:00pm at the farm (40 Terry Brook Lane, Hillsborough, NC). Expect lots of great food, canned music, a workshop filled with new, handcrafted, functional wood and metal products made by our Josh's Hope clients, and several canopies on the grounds with a variety of local artisans, makers and small businesses. Josh's Hope Foundation provides personal support and on-the-job training to help those with mental health challenges work to improve their health, live a self-directed life, and achieve their full potential.

ALL VENDORS DONATE a portion of their sales to Josh's Hope, so your purchases at their booths continue to support JHF. Vendors include:

• A Glo J's Creations - unique home decor, including holiday wreaths, floral arrangements, hand selected holiday gift packs, & more
• DaisyMade - fabric, paper and other mixed media are utilized to create beautiful holiday and functional household items, including quilts, aprons, rag wreaths, decorative pillows, tree ornaments, products for the kitchen, & more
• Dyes by Jenn & Jazz - a variety of original tie-dyed wearable art, including t-shirts, scarves, totes, caftans, children's wear & more
• Earth & Hands - an ongoing partner with Josh's Hope will offer an eclectic assortment of jewelry, designer travel mugs, engraved ornaments, DIY craft kits, fairy light bottles & more. Their booth will also offer handwoven baskets by Jae's Art-Esprit Versatile in Maryland, and handcrafted snowmen mantle decor from The North Forest Studio in Crozet, VA. Another Josh's Hope partner,
• Extraordinary Ventures - another nonprofit organization bringing handcrafted fragrant candles and soaps made in their workshop by adults on the Autism Spectrum
• Glassblown Art by Aiden Combs & Emily Lerner, amazing handblown glass artisans from Liberty Arts
• Lisa's Baked Goods- by baker extraordinaire, Lisa Blocker, who has been baking goodies for Josh's Hope special events for more than 10 years. If you have attended any JHF events since 2013, then you have likely eaten food she prepared. Always delicious!
• Mamabear Paws - a creative assortment of items for individuals with personal interests for the unique, like dragon eggs, crystals, lights, handmade greeting cards, kids toys, and more!
• PORCH Hillsborough - FOOD DRIVE! Bring canned food items to our Holiday Open House to support the work at PORCH serving northern Orange County. For every can you donate you will be entered for a Door Prize Drawing, a one-quart jar of Josh's Hope Wildflower Honey, including a honey dispenser (retail value $50).
• Traditions Delivered - another ongoing partner with Josh's Hope, will feature their unique 'Culture-in-a-Box' filled with handcrafted items ready to celebrate Jewish holidays.

 

Back by popular demand is our famous Josh's Hope Chili, offered for sale by the bowl or the quart. We have two versions: 1) Gourmet Chili with Meat and Mixed Beans; and 2) Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili. Dine on the premises with a bowl for a suggested donation of $5 per bowl, or take home a quart for $15. RESERVE YOUR QUARTS by emailing us at info@joshshopefoundation.org and tell us which type of chili and how many quarts you want us to hold for you to pickup at the Holiday Open House. We'll save it in the refrigerator with your name on it and you can pay at the event.
 
Additionally, we will have an assortment of complimentary nosh foods to nibble and our usual hot apple cider, beer, wine and bottled water. We hope you will come to this fun annual fundraising event. Thank you for supporting Josh's Hope and for helping us to spread the word about our Holiday Open House!