Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Levenia embodies a legacy of unwavering service, deeply rooted in the inspiration drawn from her father’s dedicated work with orphaned children. Her journey to the United States in 1995 ignited a passion to combat poverty in ways unimaginable, particularly in a country that many believe is immune to such struggles. Fueled by this revelation, she committed herself to easing the difficult circumstances she witnessed many Lowell families facing in any way she could. Levenia began to offer food to her community out of the basement of her own home, and what started as a small initiative has since blossomed into a powerful lifeline for thousands. In 2014, she founded Dwelling House of Hope (DHoH) as a charitable organization and has since served on the Board of Directors in various roles, eventually becoming Executive Director.

With a fierce dedication to combating food insecurity, homelessness, substance abuse, and promoting community well-being, Levenia’s work is a force of nature. Reflecting her broader vision, DHoH’s impact now extends far beyond food distribution. But her service doesn't stop with her work at Dwelling House of Hope. She is a founding member of Women of Vision Empowering Nations, a groundbreaking initiative that empowers women across the globe to go above and beyond. She is also a co-founder of the Lowell African Cultural Association, a certified foster care provider who has fostered more than 15 children over the years, a trained emergency response professional and US Federal Chaplain, and a key leader in numerous local and state coalitions addressing hunger, housing, and health equity. Levenia resides in Lowell and enjoys spending her free time serving god and enjoying the company of the children and grandchildren blessed to call her Mama Lee.