Meet Our Founder
A Woman’s Work Dwelling Place Inc. (AWWDPI) was founded in 2015 by Juanita Lupoe, a woman whose life journey reflects faith, resilience, and restoration. Born from both personal struggle and divine purpose, the organization began as a vision to create safe spaces for women and girls facing life’s hardest challenges.
Despite enduring childhood adversity, Juanita rose above many obstacles, determined as a single mother to rewrite her story and build a stronger future for her family. Her experiences became the foundation for a mission that helps others find encouragement, stability, and hope.
Inspired by her late mother Annie, who courageously battled breast cancer twice and later pancreatic cancer, Juanita created A Woman’s Work Dwelling Place to honor her legacy of strength, compassion, and perseverance.
Juanita Lupoe
The “A” in AWWDPI represents Annie, symbolizing her angelic presence and the lasting impact she left on her daughter’s life. The central figure in the organization’s logo, bearing the “A,” serves as a reminder that love, faith, and perseverance can bring light even in seasons of darkness.
The name “Dwelling Place” reflects more than a title—it captures the heart of the organization: a place of comfort, peace, and renewal where women and girls can find encouragement, rebuild their confidence, and move forward with hope.
Through its programs and initiatives—including Rebuild My Life Initiative, Girls 2 Lead, Community Outreach, and The Dwelling Spot—the organization continues working to connect women and girls with encouragement, resources, and opportunities that help them move toward stability and growth.
With every program, outreach effort, and partnership, A Woman’s Work Dwelling Place continues to honor Annie’s spirit and Juanita’s vision—building a legacy of hope, one woman, one girl, and one family at a time.
“A Woman’s Work Dwelling Place was created to be a place where women and girls feel supported, covered, and encouraged as they rebuild their lives and step into their purpose.”