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“God has answered my prayers in allowing me to use my professional skills in ministry to serve others. It was a joy to work side by side all the volunteers that helped in the last project. I was also humbled and blessed by the gratitude of the homeowners.”

Sandee
Interior Designer
 
 

“Helping out with this project gave me a deeper understanding of what it means to “Love your neighbor as yourself,” and I believe everyone who served put their whole heart into it, as if they were doing it for themselves.  This is a true community, a cWOW community, that I’m blessed to be a part of.”

Helen
   
Episode One
cWOW design team and volunteers remodel a home for Wendy, a widow and foster parent. (more videos below)
   


  

Definition of cWOW - cWOW stands for ‘church without walls’. We believe our church is not just a building but its loving our community outside of our walls.

cWOW Design Stars is in the style of a ‘home renovation’ show where we create a cWOW experience by hearing the story of a deserving family then have our cWOW designers bless them with an extreme home makeover. Throughout the whole experience we learn not only about the family but also the cWOW ‘stars’ that are involved. This is a chance to let our church not only change hearts but change homes.

Our Vision: To connect with people making a difference in our community and blessing them by transforming one of their spaces in their home. We want to live out what it means to be a ‘church without walls’ by serving the ’stars’ that so unselfishly serve our community. Our dream is that by creating bold, inspirational living spaces, we can inspire others to live out a bold and inspirational faith.

Target Homeowner: We target individuals/families that have experiences loss or hardship in their life but are still committed to make a difference in their community.

Values: Good design, volunteerism, & life transformation stories.

   
In the News!
  • Article in the May 09 issue of {KoreAm Magazine} on page 20 
  • Article in the March issue of {RIVIERA Magazine} on page 56
  • Listen to a 15 min interview on the c3radio program about me, cWOW Design Stars, and Creative Leadership {Audio}
  • cWOW Design Stars was recently featured in the Korea Times, Korean and English editions. Click {Article}
  • A view from the inside - a volunteer’s experience- click {Blog}

Recent Project
We just finished working on Animo Charter School in Inglewood, LA. We are working on a potential next project and will post details as soon as possible. (Pictures below)

    

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How you can get involved (time, skills, resources):

  • General labor: painters, movers, & basic assembly
  • Specific labor: Using power tools, basic carpentry, & problem solving
  • Project Manager: managing teams, budget, & deadlines
  • Interior Designers, Public relations, Hospitality
  • Fundraising (Contact Jo Phan: jo_phan@cox.net)

To get involved or to be added to the newsletter: Contact Tony Kim at designstars@newsong.net

We need your donations!
cWOW Design Stars is a donation based ministry. Through your generous contributions, many families will be touched as we transform their home environments. Projects range from $4K-$10k depending on needs. Newsong is committed to complete projects as long as there is funding. If you believe in this vision and desire to see it continue, please donate to this cause.
100% of your donation will go to sustaining this ministry. If you choose, you will also receive updates of future Design Stars projects. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.

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About Tony Kim:
Tony started cWOW Design Stars in the summer of 2008. His passions are visual arts, painting, and interior design. Since graduating with a graphic design degree, Tony has worked as a designer, art director, and creative director in the business world as well as church. He currently serves as the Creative Leadership Director, overseeing creative resourcing, training, and special projects. Tony Kim’s Creative Leadership Blog>. Follow Tony on Twitter: Follow Design Stars on Twitter.

Past Projects
Episode Two
cWOW design team remodels Liz Lee’s Rainbow House, a home for young mothers in need.

 
Episode Three
cWOW Design Stars did it again. This time they blessed a family, who recently went through a family tragedy with a renovated room for their son. Come see as the Design Star team love on this family and welcome a new edition to the family. » View Other Episodes