DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN
SERVICE PROJECTS
Members of HJWC volunteer their services at one of the following Service Projects:
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Bayou Bend Collection is recognized worldwide as one of the most comprehensive representation of early American fine and decorative arts. Miss Ima Hogg’s former residence, located on a wide curve on the Buffalo Bayou, created this home museum of historic richness and, together with the surrounding gardens, donated it to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in 1965. One of Miss Hogg’s goals was to give all children the opportunity to learn about their Texas and American heritage. Thus, in 1968, a free Family Day was created with HJWC Members proudly serving as guides one Sunday a month from September to May.
HJWC continues to provide funds for Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens’ summer camp, school trips and bus scholarships, and an Accessions Fund to enable Bayou Bend to purchase items for its collections.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston
Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston (RMHC) first opened in 1981. Located in the Texas Medical Center, it is a home away from home for families of seriously ill children, providing private guest rooms, fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, recreation areas, and more. HJWC Members can be found with a friendly smile at the welcome desk and providing a nutritious lunch for the families.
HJWC continues to provide funds for the families’ lunch, the shuttle bus, and specific needs including the capital campaign where rooms were added to the House and the kitchen was renovated.
Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Children’s Hospital is known around the world for its excellence in pediatric medicine. From state-of-the-art clinics to cutting edge research institutions, TCH is advancing the standard of care.
HJWC Members provide comfort and activities for ill children, their families and healthcare providers at the Texas Medical Center and West Campus Hospitals. These include volunteering at the tea cart, library, gift shop, holding babies, and other areas.
HJWC continues to provide financial support for research fellowships at the Cancer and Hematology Center and other specific needs of the Hospital.
CRAFT PROJECT
The talented Members of the Craft Project work throughout the year to create unique and quality handcrafted items sold at HJWC’s annual fundraising event. Whether made at group workshops or working on their own projects, Craft Members’ items are sold and have attracted guests, raising a substantial amount for HJWC’s Holiday Happening fundraiser.