CWS Marketplace

Shop Small. Shop Local. Support Women Refugees.
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Made in Harrisburg by artisans representing many countries, these handmade crafts directly support the women who create them as well as CWS Harrisburg’s programs that provide them and their families the support they need to thrive in our region.

This program provides our artisans needed income, a creative and productive outlet, business skills, and helps build community as they share their stories through their handwork. Sales of these handcrafts help our artisans to support their families as they work toward self-sufficiency. Our artisans design and create the items. We provide the training, supplies, tools, and opportunities to proudly showcase their immense talents and abilities.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and at #cwshbgmarketplace for highlights of our newest handcrafts and stories from the artisans who created them.


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CWS Harrisburg is grateful to The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation and The LINK Foundation for their support of our Marketplace program.
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Meet Our Artisans


Aura

Guatemala

Mariam

Syria

Maryna

Ukraine

Najibah

Afghanistan

Nazdana

Afghanistan

Olive

Congo

Sherinoor

Afghanistan

Smogmay

Afghanistan

Handcrafts

Check out some of our offerings! Please note that all items are handmade, one-of-a-kind, and fabric items will vary in color and pattern. For a limited time, we are offering Christmas and winter-themed patterns.

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Baby

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Beauty

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Pets


Wen Tan, Founder of Tailor-Made Solutions hosts Assoc. Director of Resettlement and Engagement to do a deep dive into CWS Harrisburg's Marketplace program and its relation to their annual International Friendsgiving event.
CWS Marketplace provides economic empowerment to refugee women in the Harrisburg region. Learn more!

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Our item selection is always growing and changing. Every item includes a tag that identifies the artisan and shares her story. These items are perfect for gift giving! For a complete list of available handcrafts for purchase, email Sally Taha at staha@cwsglobal.org. Please note that every item is handmade by one woman, and we may have limited quantities of items.

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In 2023, CWS Marketplace traveled to many of Harrisburg’s popular events including One Year of Welcome in New Cumberland, Welcome the Stranger, Central PA Pride and the Kipona Festival. Follow us on social media to see where we’ll be next!


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Be a Part of Our Program - Volunteer!

We’re seeking individuals and teams to help our artisans create! Can you host a Fabric Bee with your BFF or a group of friends? We need help in sorting and packaging our fabric donations, getting great ideas and patterns for new and simple products. We drop off and pick up! We also have a sort list of donated items we’re seeking.
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Thank you for providing opportunities for refugees to rebuild their lives.
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