Housing
Project Joy and Hope (PJH) offers transitional housing for families with seriously ill children who are receiving treatment at the Texas Medical Center, waiting on or recovering from transplant, or utilizing hospice and palliative care services.
PJH not only provides a peaceful “home away from home,” but provides solutions to challenges that families experience throughout this challenging life journey. We offer a comprehensive supportive care program for families which includes shelter, case management, parent support, and sibling support services.
We're Here for Kids Like Micah
Imagine you are 7 years old, and your parents have just told you that you’ll be moving to Houston, Texas for the next few months as your sibling awaits a liver transplant. Suddenly, the world seems different. You miss the times you spent with your parents and family before their time was taken up by doctor’s appointments. You miss the times at school with your friends. You miss the way things used to be.
Now imagine you walk into a place where everyone knows your name. A place where they ask you questions about you, not just your siblings. They ask you about your day, what hobbies you’re learning, and what your favorite shows are. You get to spend the afternoon playing sports, painting, laughing, and making memories with your family again. For just a few hours, life isn’t about illness; it’s about having joy. This is what Project Joy and Hope provides to children like Micah, a young child with two seriously ill siblings. When asked about what his favorite part of Project Joy and Hope was, he responded by pointing towards all the activities that surrounded him and the staff members who have been there for him since he arrived at the Tulip Project. He explained how much he loves coming in and talking with everyone, and how much he loves being able to enjoy crafts every week.
Project Joy and Hope supports more than just seriously ill children, it provides support and stability to the entire family. It creates a space for joy, laughter, and moments of normalcy during some of life’s most difficult seasons.
