Dwell with Dignity, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through design, announces the return of its largest fundraiser, Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon. The event kicks off with an exclusive Premiere Party on April 3, followed by a month-long luxury designer pop-up shopping experience at deeply discounted prices from April 4–May 3 at 1833 E. Levee St., Dallas, TX 75207.
The Thrift Studio features six new designers annually who install vignettes using their own donated inventory in addition to general donated items to Dwell with Dignity and unique artwork collected at the Art+Color Party. The 2025 designers include:
For more details on this year’s talented designers, visit here.
The 2025 Thrift Studio is chaired by Samantha Reitmayer Sano and Joslyn Taylor, Swoon, the studio, as well as Art Chair Hannah Brown, Hannah Brown Art.
The Thrift Studio VIP Premiere Party on April 3 offers guests exclusive early access to the curated, designer-furnished pop-up shop before it opens to the public. The event will feature live entertainment, one-of-a-kind shopping opportunities and a chance to engage with the interior designers and supporters behind the transformation. The VIP entrance starts at 6 p.m., and tickets are $275. General admission entrance is at 7 p.m., and tickets are $175. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit here.
Following the Premiere Party, Thrift Studio will open to the public from April 4–May 3. Admission is free, and hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The limited-time shopping event features a curated collection of designer-donated furniture, artwork and décor at inexpensive prices, with 100 percent of proceeds supporting Dwell with Dignity’s mission.
“Thrift Studio isn’t just about shopping—it’s about design as a catalyst for stability and opportunity,” said Teresa Charnock, executive director of Dwell with Dignity. “Every piece sold helps fuel our work to transform houses into homes where families can thrive and turns community spaces into hubs of stability and connection for schools and nonprofit organizations.”
Since Amazon became the Presenting Sponsor of Thrift Studio three years ago, more than $1 million in merchandise sales have fueled Dwell with Dignity’s work, providing life-changing home transformations for 48 families and redesigning 17 community spaces into inspiring, functional environments that serve thousands.
“At Amazon, we’re committed to supporting organizations that provide real solutions to challenges faced by families in our community,” said Vickie Yakunin, Amazon’s head of community engagement in Texas. “We support Dwell with Dignity in a few different ways – through our partnership for Thrift Studio, with employee volunteers and by teaming up to support community partners.” With Amazon’s continued support, Thrift Studio will once again bring together the design community and mission-driven shoppers, making a lasting impact for families and neighborhoods across Dallas.
ABOUT THRIFT STUDIO:
Thrift Studio is a high-end pop-up shop and fundraiser benefiting Dwell with Dignity. The month-long event features designer showrooms curated by top interior designers, showcasing high-quality, donated home furnishings and décor available for purchase at deep discounts. Since its inception, Thrift Studio has become a must-attend event for Dallas’ design and philanthropic communities.
ABOUT DWELL WITH DIGNITY:
Founded in 2009, Dwell with Dignity is a Dallas-based nonprofit with a mission to transform lives through design. By providing and installing interiors for family homes and community spaces for individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness, the transformations inspire people to lead their best lives and thrive in a safe, functional and beautiful environment. Dwell with Dignity has completed more than 250 home design projects and 50 community spaces, and in 2024 the organization served more than 3,000 people through their home and community projects. The nonprofit is backed by the support of over 100 designers, 1,100 dedicated volunteers and 150 sponsors and donors. Learn more at www.dwellwithdignity.org.