LEVENIA FURUSA

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Born in Zimbabwe and inspired by her father’s work with vulnerable children, Levenia Furusa has dedicated her life to serving people with dignity and compassion. After moving to the U.S. in 1995, she was determined to support families facing hardship, work that began with caring for elders and later leading teams in human services for over 20 years.

In 2014, Levenia founded Dwelling House of Hope (DHOH) out of the basement of her home to help struggling parents put food on the table. What started small quickly grew. Today, under her leadership, DHOH serves 23,500 people every month, providing food, essentials, and hope to families across the Merrimack Valley.

Her work has earned numerous honors, including the Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us Award, the Commonwealth Heroines of Massachusetts Award, and recognition from both the City of Lowell and the State for her leadership in hunger relief and community empowerment.

Beyond DHOH, Levenia is a foster care provider, president of the Lowell African Cultural Association, an ordained minister, and an advocate serving on multiple coalitions fighting hunger, homelessness, and health inequity.

Levenia’s mission is simple:
To ensure no family is left unseen, unheard, or unsupported.