IWCE Partners with The Green Chair Project to Furnish Hope for Raleigh Families
- Emily Smith
- Sep 16
- 2 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, September 16th 2025
IWCE 2026 Partners with The Green Chair Project to Furnish Hope for Raleigh Families
Raleigh, NC – September 2025 – The International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE), North America’s premier trade show and educational conference for window treatment professionals, today announced The Green Chair Project as its official charity partner for IWCE 2026, taking place April 21–23, 2026, at the Raleigh Convention Center.
The Green Chair Project, a Raleigh-based nonprofit, helps families in Wake County rebuild their lives after homelessness, crisis, or disaster by providing essential furnishings and home goods that transform empty spaces into safe, stable, and welcoming homes. Since 2010, the organization has brought dignity, comfort, and hope to thousands of families.
In 2022 alone, The Green Chair Project:
Supplied 1,687 children with beds and cribs
Furnished 1,296 households with essential items
Partnered with more than 100 schools, nonprofits, and community agencies across Wake County
“We are honored to be named the official charity partner for IWCE 2026. This incredible partnership allows us to share The Green Chair Project’s mission with a broader audience and extend our reach to even more families in need. Together with the IWCE community, we can provide the furnishings and resources that offer children and families not just comfort and stability, but a true place to call home.” – Rae Marie Czuhai, CEO of The Green Chair Project
The Artisan Atelier at IWCE is a hands-on learning hub featuring two days of expert-led sessions, live demonstrations, and window treatment vignettes showcasing the artistry of leading workrooms and designers. For IWCE 2026, these one-of-a-kind displays, crafted with donated materials from industry partners and select pieces from Atelier instructors, will be given to families served by The Green Chair Project.
Throughout IWCE 2026, attendees, exhibitors, and partners will have opportunities to engage with The Green Chair Project’s mission, participate in giving initiatives, and support programs that make a direct impact on families in the Raleigh community. To learn more about The Green Chair Project and its impact, visit httpsthegreenchair.org/and or details on IWCE 2026, including registration and exhibitor information, visit www.iwce-vision.com .
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About The Green Chair Project
The Green Chair Project is a Raleigh, NC-based nonprofit that helps families in crisis create safe, healthy and sustainable homes. Through programs like Sweeter Dreams, Community Housing & Disaster Recovery and partnerships with more than 100 local agencies, the organization has transformed thousands of lives by turning empty spaces into furnished homes filled with dignity and hope. Learn more at TheGreenChair.org.
About IWCE
Since 1986, the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) has been the largest trade event dedicated to window covering professionals in North America. Each year, fabricators, designers, retailers, installers and manufacturers gather to explore the latest products, innovations and education shaping the future of the industry. IWCE 2026 will be held April 21–23, 2026, at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC.
