Junior League of Raleigh Partners with The Green Chair Project to Transform Lives Through Service

The Junior League of Raleigh (JLR) has long been committed to improving the lives of women, children, and families throughout the Triangle by investing in volunteer service, leadership development, and community partnerships. One of its meaningful collaborations is with The Green Chair Project, a Raleigh-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families rebuild their lives by transforming empty residences into welcoming, fully furnished homes.

The Green Chair Project serves individuals and families who are transitioning from homelessness, domestic violence, foster care, natural disasters, and other life-changing circumstances. By providing essential furniture, household goods, and home décor, the organization helps create safe, functional, and dignified living environments where families can begin a new chapter with hope and stability.

As part of this partnership, Junior League of Raleigh volunteers dedicate countless hours to organizing donated furniture, sorting home décor, preparing household essentials, and assisting with warehouse operations. These volunteer efforts ensure that every family receives thoughtfully selected furnishings that transform a house into a place they can truly call home.

More Than Furniture

The Green Chair Project's mission extends well beyond providing beds, sofas, and tables. The organization also assembles Healthy Home Packs, which include everyday necessities such as hand soap, all-purpose cleaners, disinfecting spray, paper products, and other household essentials. These items help promote health, hygiene, and overall well-being while easing the financial burden often faced by families rebuilding their lives.

By combining furniture with practical household supplies, The Green Chair Project creates environments where children can thrive, parents can focus on building financial stability, and families can experience the comfort and dignity that every home should provide.

Nicole S. Ingram's Commitment to Community Service

Nicole S. Ingram, CEO and Principal Designer of Stacy Nicole Interiors, has proudly supported The Green Chair Project through its annual Chairity fundraising events. Chairity brings together interior designers, artists, and creative professionals who transform donated chairs into one-of-a-kind works of functional art. These unique pieces are auctioned to raise critical funding that supports The Green Chair Project's mission and expands its ability to serve more families throughout the community.

Nicole has participated as a featured designer for multiple Chairity events, using her creativity and design expertise to contribute to a cause that closely aligns with her professional philosophy of creating beautiful, functional spaces that positively impact people's lives. Her involvement reflects a belief that thoughtful design extends beyond luxury interiors—it can also restore dignity, inspire hope, and strengthen communities.

Creating Lasting Community Impact

The partnership between the Junior League of Raleigh, The Green Chair Project, dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and community leaders like Nicole S. Ingram demonstrates how collaboration can create meaningful, lasting change. Together, these efforts provide families with more than furnished homes—they offer comfort, stability, confidence, and the opportunity to begin again.

At Stacy Nicole Interiors, community service is an extension of our mission to create Soulful Spaces. Functional Designs. We believe that every thoughtfully designed environment has the power to improve lives, foster connection, and build stronger communities. Supporting organizations like The Green Chair Project reflects our ongoing commitment to using design as a force for positive impact both inside and outside our clients' homes.