About Us
A Woman’s Work Dwelling Place Inc. (AWWDPI) was founded in 2015 by Juanita Lupoe, a woman whose life journey embodies 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 every obstacle, breaking barriers as a single mother determined to rewrite her story. Her experiences became the foundation for a movement that helps others find healing, stability, and hope.
Inspired by her late mother Annie, who courageously battled breast cancer twice and later pancreatic cancer, Juanita created AWWDPI to honor her legacy of strength and compassion.
AWWDPI
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 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 just a title—it captures the heart of the organization: a sanctuary of comfort, peace, and renewal where women and girls can heal, rebuild, and thrive.
Over the years, AWWDPI has grown into a network of hope and empowerment—offering mentorship, life-skills training, mental-health support, and resources that promote self-sufficiency. Through strong community partnerships, the organization connects single mothers and young women to opportunities in education, career development, and faith-based guidance.
With every program, outreach, and partnership, AWWDPI 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.