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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

Carry the Story with Renew

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Carry the Story with Renew

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Renew cultivates a community of peace, dignity, and creativity where refugee women flourish.

Re:new is a nonprofit organization that provides training, employment, and community for refugee women resettled in the United States. We are a team of over 40 women volunteers, staff, and Artisans working together to design and market handcrafted products as we create a space for refugee women to thrive. Through our Artisan Development programs and Care services, we create a space for refugee women to thrive in two ways:
(1) by offering vocational training and employment in creating quality handbags and accessory items using upcycled fabrics, providing sustainable income;
(2) by offering a flexible work environment based on dignity, respect, peace, kindness, gentleness, creativity and fun, we foster a community of emotional support so that refugee women can begin to heal from past trauma, recapture hope for the present, and reconnect to dreams for their future. Re:new is a unique work-space where women laugh much, work hard, and often sing while creating beautiful handmade marketable products. By investing in both the professional and personal development of every Artisan employed by Re:new, we provide a foundation for achieving success as they adjust to rebuilding their lives in the United States.

10/29/2026

No Longer Alone. ❤️

Our year-end campaign is coming soon, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

This year, we’re sharing stories of how Renew comes alongside refugee women in their everyday lives, offering friendship, encouragement, and a community where they feel seen, supported, and never alone.

As the year comes to a close, we invite YOU to be part of these stories. Through your year-end generosity, you can help Renew continue showing up for refugee women in meaningful, everyday ways.

✨ Stay tuned for our campaign launch and get ready to make a year-end gift that reminds refugee women they are no longer alone! ❤️

10/21/2026

SHOP our seasonal Fall Collection items + returning favorites! (in-store or online)

Fabric Charm

Sofia Bag

Bow Clutch

Reversible Placemat Set

Reversible Placemat Set

Cloth Napkin Set

Kim Lunch Bag

Gift Wrap Set

Georgia Tote

The Weekender

Carry All

Fabric Lunch Bag

Heda Bag

Bow Bag

Cosmetic Set

Insulated W**e Carrier

Za Zip

Leather Journal

09/26/2026

Some ideas change the way we see the world. Sometimes, all it takes is being willing to hear a perspective different from our own. We're proud to recognize Renew as an Idea Partner of TEDx Tinley Park.

Carry the Story with Renew understands the importance of curiosity, learning from different backgrounds, and creating space for people to share their experiences and perspectives. Those values are at the heart of what we hope people experience at TEDx Tinley Park.

Their support is helping us bring the TEDx Tinley Park experience together, from the details our attendees will see and use throughout the day, to creating an environment where ideas and connections can take shape.

Thank you for helping us create a day where people can listen, learn, and see the world through a different lens. And thank you especially, Pauline Gladkowski, for connecting us with this organization.

Sunday, October 4
Tinley Park High School

09/25/2026

This place would be nothing without you. 🤍

Renew is built on people who show up, serve, create, encourage, give, and believe in what’s possible.

To our artisans, volunteers, supporters, customers, and community: thank you for being part of the story.

We’re so grateful for you

Address

483 N. Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16305472176

Website

https://renewproject.org/

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