Our mission
Helping people find stability, connection, and support.
LumpsGoodWorks exists to support individuals who are working toward stability, wellness, recovery, and personal growth.
Through housing-centered programs, community partnerships, practical resources, and compassionate outreach, LumpsGoodWorks helps create environments where people can feel safe enough to rebuild and supported enough to keep moving forward.
Our story
Rooted in service, compassion, and lived community care.
LumpsGoodWorks was created to carry forward a mission of care — helping people feel seen, supported, and connected to resources that encourage long-term stability.
The organization’s work reflects a belief that meaningful support is not only about meeting immediate needs. It is also about building safe environments, trusted relationships, and practical pathways toward a healthier future.
Current program
Serenity Residence
Serenity Residence is a supportive co-living home designed for adults seeking stability, structure, dignity, and intentional community.
Supportive housing with purpose
Serenity offers a calm, structured shared living environment for residents who value accountability, respect, recovery-informed support, and personal growth.
Visit Serenity Residence →Community connection
LumpsGoodWorks aims to build relationships with referral partners, community organizations, churches, therapists, recovery groups, and other support networks.
Practical care
Donations and partnerships help support household essentials, seasonal needs, outreach efforts, resident support initiatives, and future program growth.
Future vision
Growing a broader network of care.
Additional residences
Expanding supportive housing opportunities as resources and partnerships grow.
Sponsored residential placement
Developing future care-centered residential options for individuals who may benefit from a smaller, highly supported home environment.
Environmental enrichment
Exploring therapeutic, farm-informed enrichment opportunities that may include animals, outdoor routines, and structured daily support.
Referral partnerships
Collaborating with trusted organizations to help people find the right next step.
Nonprofit status
Recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
LumpsGoodWorks is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Nonprofit documentation, including IRS determination information and organizational records, is available upon request for grantmakers, partners, and authorized reviewers.
Organization details
Official name: LumpsGoodWorks
Founder / CEO: Melissa Harper, MSW, BSW
Chairman of the Board: Victor Chibueze
VP of Media & Design: Billie Jean Jones
Documents: Available upon request
Support the mission
Your support helps create stability, dignity, and care.
Donations currently support Serenity Residence and the broader mission of LumpsGoodWorks as programs, partnerships, and outreach efforts continue to grow.
Contact
Connect with LumpsGoodWorks.
Reach out about donations, partnerships, referral relationships, grant documentation, or general questions about the organization’s mission and current programs.