Affordable Housing for Families Facing Cancer Treatment in Atlanta
Joyce’s Place offers safe, affordable housing for families traveling to Atlanta for cancer treatment. More than a place to stay, it’s a home filled with comfort, care, and community during life’s hardest moments.
The Heart Behind Our Logo
Our logo features a well-loved house with a glowing heart at its center. The weathered look represents the realness of life and the challenges families face, while the heart shines with resilience, love, and support. It symbolizes the care inside our walls, strong, healing, and full of hope.
The Tree of Life
In our Loft Family Center, the Tree of Life mural shares our story. Each patient leaves a painted handprint as a leaf, symbolizing life beginning again. It’s a growing tapestry of courage, connection, and community, reminding every family that they are not alone.
Our History
Founded in 2020 as Christopher’s Haven Atlanta, Joyce’s Place began with a single apartment supporting families of pediatric cancer patients receiving treatment at the nearby Emory Proton Therapy Center.
Since then, we’ve grown to six units and the Loft Community Center, serving more than 50 families each year. In 2024, the organization was renamed in memory of our beloved founder, Joyce Duvall, whose vision and compassion continue to guide our mission.
The Joyce's Place Team
Tina Bostic
Board Member and Executive Director
Former Board President and Executive Director of the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, and past President of the Atlanta Campus of American InterContinental University. She brings deep experience in nonprofit leadership, education, and community service to her role at Joyce’s Place.
Tawanda Searcy
Family Service Manager
Previously served as Administrative Assistant and Event Coordinator at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. She brings strong organizational skills and a background in event support to her work with families at Joyce’s Place.
Board of Directors
Steve Bostic – Chairman
Retired President and CEO American InterContinental University
Bill Duvall – Treasurer
Duvall Consulting LLC
Ben Eaton – Secretary
Channon & Andrew Investments
Managing Partner
Dr. Bree Eaton, MD
Pediatric Medical Director
Emory Proton Therapy Center
Rawson Haverty
Board Member, Havertys Furniture
General Partner, Forever Young Aquaponics
Chris DiMacale
Senior Marketing Strategist and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer
Founder, Marant Digital
Remembering Joyce Duvall
In 2020, Joyce extended her heartfelt mission by founding and serving as the Executive Director of Christopher’s Haven Atlanta until her untimely passing in 2024. Her favorite quote, “We Rise by Lifting Others” by Robert Ingersoll, perfectly encapsulated the ethos by which she lived. She embodied this sentiment through every act of kindness and every initiative she led, lifting countless others during their times of need. Joyce’s vision, immense contributions, and unwavering dedication to families affected by cancer have left an indelible mark on our organization. Her compassionate spirit and tireless efforts in establishing a supportive environment for children and their families have also made a lasting impact.
