Welcome to Project Joy & Hope
Mission: Project Joy and Hope (PJH) exists to provide stability and support for families caring for a seriously ill child. We offer a comprehensive supportive care program for families living at The Tulip Project or residing in communities throughout Texas.
The PJH Palliative Care Campus is a compassionate and supportive community where every family member—parents, siblings, and the child—feels cared for, nurtured, and valued. PJH provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the emotional, financial, spiritual, and logistical needs of families facing the challenges of pediatric illness.
From personalized case management and peer support to financial assistance and sibling programs, PJH empowers families to stay strong and focus on their child’s well-being. We foster resilience, instill hope, and provide lasting stability during the difficult journey of caring for a seriously ill child.
Our families find strength in a community of solidarity and support, helping them heal emotionally and cultivate love and compassion for others on similar paths.
CARE Values
- Compassion: We stand beside families with empathy and kindness, fostering a caring environment for all.
- Advocacy: We are a voice for families in need, ensuring they receive the resources, care, and community support necessary to navigate their journey.
- Respect: We honor the dignity of every person, fostering an environment of integrity, fairness, and transparency in all we do.
- Empowerment: We equip families with the tools, encouragement, and support they need to navigate challenges throughout their child’s healthcare journey.
Pediatric Palliative Care
Palliative care affects the whole family, with the burden of care falling upon parents and siblings or grandparents. Palliative care (supportive care) is an ‘umbrella’ term for all services that may be required to support children with a life-threatening illness. It is based on an assumption that families have many needs for supportive care (physical, psychological, social, spiritual and practical) from the time a child initially is diagnosed with a life-threatening condition.
The PJH Pediatric Palliative Care Center (PPCC) is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide community awareness, education, and supportive care programs for children with special healthcare needs and their families in the greater Houston area and beyond. The TULIP PROJECT is a unique pediatric palliative care residential complex comprised of twelve residential homes. Here families discover a “home away from home” while children are undergoing treatment, requiring palliative care, or are awaiting or recovering from a transplant, while receiving supportive care services at the PPCC on campus.
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Thankful today for our partners at the Albemarle Foundation. Did you know that they built one of the campus homes in 2014 that continues to shelter families 365 days a year? We are grateful for their loyal support!
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Today, 26 years later, I pause to remember my beautiful daughter, Valerie—my heart, my hero, my inspiration.
Valerie lived with a joyful spirit that touched everyone around her. She was a gifted artist, a passionate softball player, and a curious soul who loved to learn. Whether she was creating beautiful art, playing her heart out on the field, or soaking up knowledge with her signature curiosity, Valerie lived each moment with grace, determination, and an inner light that never faded.
But what I remember most is her faith.
Even in the final days of her life, when her body was so weak, her spirit remained strong. Just a few days before she died, Valerie somehow lifted herself, looked up, and said with quiet strength:
“My name is Valerie Wheeler. I am helpful. I am kind, and I would do anything for God.”
Then she laid back down to rest.
That was who she was. A servant’s heart. A soul full of love. A child of God.
Out of her brief but radiant life came something extraordinary—Project Joy and Hope. Every time we welcome a family in crisis, every child we comfort, and every act of compassion we extend—it all carries her legacy.
I miss her more than words can say. But I live in the hope that we will be together again. Until then, I will keep shining her light and carrying forward her love.
Always my daughter. Forever my why. 💫
#RememberingValerie #FaithHopeLove #LegacyOfGrace #ValerieGraceWheeler #ProjectJoyAndHope
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🍔 Meet the Conrad family! They recently came to Project Joy and Hope all the way from El Paso. Jacob is currently undergoing treatment for osteosarcoma, and his strength is an inspiration to us all. His brother, Hunter, is looking forward to Sib Camp next month — a special experience designed just for siblings of seriously ill children.
This week, they enjoyed some delicious hamburgers with our wonderful Program Assistant, Whitney Betros, who helps make every family feel at home. 💛
#projectjoyandhope #meetthefamily #sibcamp #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #osteosarcomawarrior #pjh25years
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Happy Birthday, Shelley.
Project Joy and Hope loves and appreciates you!
Shelley Fuller: A Heart Dedicated to Hope
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At Project Joy and Hope, the heartbeat of our mission is powered by compassionate leaders like Shelley Fuller, our Director of Development and Volunteers. With a background rich in nonprofit experience and a heart that knows no bounds, Shelley has spent years weaving together the threads of community, generosity, and care to uplift families facing life’s toughest battles.
Shelley’s journey began with a simple but profound realization: every family deserves dignity and support when a child is seriously ill. This belief has fueled her tireless work to secure crucial resources for Project Joy and Hope while inspiring volunteers to give their time and talents with joy.
Under Shelley’s leadership since 2004, Project Joy and Hope’s fundraising efforts have flourished, allowing the agency to expand housing programs, increase family support services, and expand initiatives like the Hope Scholarship. Her ability to connect donors with meaningful opportunities has transformed not just the organization’s future, but the lives of hundreds of children and their siblings.
But Shelley’s impact goes beyond the numbers. She is known for her genuine kindness, always ready with a listening ear or encouraging word for families, volunteers, and staff alike. Her dedication embodies the very essence of Project Joy and Hope’s promise: to provide comfort, stability, and hope when it’s needed most.
Shelley Fuller’s story is one of unwavering commitment — a beacon lighting the way for all who join the mission. Thanks to her leadership, countless families find not just a place to stay, but a community that cares deeply and stands beside them every step of the way.
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Did you know that the Charity Guild of Catholic Women supports over 100 charities in the greater Houston area? Project Joy and Hope is honored to be one of their 2024-25 grant recipients for our Children's Programs. Thank you, Charity Guild! GIVE JOY. BUILD HOPE.
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