Purposeful Design

In Indianapolis, Purposeful Design is a furniture maker and Christian ministry with a wood and metal manufacturing facility. It offers commercial furniture, residential goods, wood tops, and OEM component parts. Products include tables, desks, benches, tabletops, countertops, shelving, and stair treads, along with refinishing for surfaces. The company makes furniture and components for business customers and sells residential goods. Projects begin with competing for work, then manufacturing to industry-standard timing. Its employees are men seeking a path toward stable employment after homelessness, addiction, incarceration, or other obstacles. They receive paid work and job training, plus support in discipleship, community, mentorship, housing, and transportation. The program also includes opportunities for advancement and personal development, with the goal of helping workers build skills for self-sufficient employment.