“We don’t measure success by numbers alone—we measure it by the confidence in a mother’s voice, the calm in a child’s eyes, and the stability a family feels when their space finally reflects their worth. Our impact is both evidence-based and soul-deep—because thriving is the outcome we design for."

C Mosley, Founder/CEO

 

Children in stable homes are 25% more likely to graduate from high school and 60% more likely to pursue higher education.

(Source: National Housing Institute)

Living in a nurturing home improves a child’s cognitive development by up to 40%, leading to better educational outcomes.

(Source: Harvard Center on the Developing Child)

Families with a nurturing home environment are twice as likely to develop strong community connections, leading to increased social support and reduced stress.
(Source: American Sociological Review)

 

“We’re not just investing in furniture or design—we’re investing in futures, stability, and generational impact.”
— EBD Board Member

“It’s one of the most tangible ways we’ve seen design shift the trajectory of a family’s healing journey.”
— Nonprofit Partner

“My kids call it our ‘forever space.’ That’s how safe it feels now.”
— EBD Parent

Our Core Strategies

Empowerment Through Home
We transform empty spaces into personalized, nurturing homes—giving families a stable foundation to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Community-Centered Partnerships
We collaborate with local agencies and organizations across the Roanoke Valley to strengthen families and the systems that support them—sharing resources, insights, and solutions that multiply impact.

Ongoing Family Support
Our work doesn’t end when the styling is done. We stay connected with families beyond the transformation, helping them build lasting stability and access the tools they need to thrive.

A Legacy of Hope & Possibility
We’re breaking cycles of instability and creating a new narrative—one where every family sees home as the starting point for dignity, progress, and a future designed with purpose.

At Elsewhere by Design, our work is guided by four core strategies that focus on transforming homes, empowering families, and strengthening the Roanoke Valley through meaningful partnerships and long-term impact.

 

Founding Leadership