Joseph Lupo

Volunteer work at housing court with a focus on cases involving marginalized families, ensuring that those in question are fully aware of their rights as tenants, as well as assisting with referrals to legal counsel when possible and applicable.

Volunteer work at a social center and the surrounding community centered around local support in direct opposition of the ensuing gentrification of the area via tenant meetings, know your rights trainings, as well as support for incarcerated individuals and resources for houseless community members.

Liaison between business owner and Fountain House to create a transitional employment position for a member. With his and my combined efforts, we were able to reach a point of comfortability and familiarity so the member was able to perform all responsibilities independently and with total confidence.

Volunteer work at a community center and the greater Bedford Stuyvesant area comprised of preparing regular community meals, aiding with a daily after school program, facilitating support for incarcerated locals and their families, and offering various skill-shares such as screen-printing and bike repair.

Assisted in the creation a chapter of a larger organizational model, who's mission it was to draw attention to the local government's neglect and mistreatment of the highly concentrated houseless population living in and around the Staten Island Ferry terminal. In addition, we provided direct support via daily meals and distribution of donated goods, and the collection and sharing of information on potential work opportunities.