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Wilmington, DE

Expanding operations to support individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment in handcrafted accessories.

• Mission: Empowering individuals with disabilities by providing meaningful employment through the creation of artisan-quality textile accessories.  
• Social Impact: Celebrating diversity and inclusion by offering jobs to adults with disabilities, promoting economic independence and purpose-driven work.  
• Funding Uses: Expanding operations through strategic hires in sales and operations, launching marketing campaigns, and refinancing high-interest debt to support growth.  
• Retail Partnerships: Gaining visibility and traction through collaborations with major retailers like Nordstrom, Madewell, and Aerie, as well as media recognition from Oprah Daily and The TODAY Show.  
• Growth Vision: Expanding the brand’s reach and impact, driving sales while continuing to empower individuals with disabilities through craftsmanship and inclusive employment.

Dance Happy Designs is a social impact accessories brand founded to empower individuals with disabilities by providing meaningful employment opportunities. Since 2016, the company has produced high-quality, artisan-crafted textile products, including bags and canvas bins, and has gained substantial traction through partnerships with major retailers like Nordstrom, Madewell, and Aerie. The company also received recognition from Oprah Daily and The TODAY Show, amplifying its brand’s visibility and mission.

The purpose of this fundraising effort is to expand Dance Happy’s operational capacity and enhance its impact. Funds will be allocated to key hires in operations and sales, launch marketing campaigns, and refinance high-interest debt. This growth initiative aims to advance the company’s reach and sustain its mission-driven work, empowering more individuals with disabilities and driving growth through both organic and paid channels.

Company Info

Dance Happy Designs creates artisan textile accessories while providing inclusive employment for adults with disabilities.

Dance Happy Designs is a social impact brand that creates artisan-quality textile accessories, including zipper bags, tote bags, and canvas bins. The company’s mission is to celebrate diversity and empower individuals, focusing on employing adults with disabilities in meaningful roles. Dance Happy combines craftsmanship with purpose, producing items that reflect its values of inclusivity and empowerment.

Founded in 2016, Dance Happy was born from a desire to create fulfilling work opportunities for people with disabilities. Over the years, the brand has grown, partnering with major retailers such as Nordstrom and Madewell, and has been featured on platforms like QVC and The TODAY Show. Dance Happy continues to expand its impact within the disability community through job creation and increased visibility in the retail market.