Joseph is best known in New York City's social circles because of his patronage of Housing Works Organization and has been dedicated to their mission for over 14 years. He wanted to be part of something that gave hope to people in dire circumstances facing the day to day battles of being homeless and living with a lifelong disease on the streets of New York City. Presently on the Board of Directors of the Housing Works Thrift Shops, Joseph is also a committee member for their galas Design on a Dime and Fashion for Action. Having worked with fashion designers through the charity benefits he has built life long friendships in the fashion and design world which give him ready access to both industries. He recently united Housing Works with celebrity, Robert Verdi, for "The Robert Verdi Event" which will feature the charity in an episode of his reality show and with Derek Warburton for "The Derek Fabulous Event" in March 2010.