Our twins, Evelyn and Eleanor Grace, were born on September 2, 2019. Evelyn was immediately whisked off to the NICU, and we were placed in a room nearby with Eleanor Grace. The hospital staff worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail was taken care of to give us a peaceful and supportive environment during those precious hours of her life. Though our time together was short, we cherished every second we had with Eleanor Grace.
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Thanks to the generosity of one of our dedicated donors, families staying at the Heart Houses receive comforting, ready-to-enjoy meals each week through our Weekly Meal Program! Every week, we stock the freezers with a variety of Blue Apron frozen meals, offering families the convenience of delicious, chef-designed food without the stress of meal prep. Whether it’s a quick bite between hospital visits or a cozy dinner back at the house, these meals bring a little more ease to their stay at Heart House.
Heart House Village now includes three fully operational residences: Heart House I, Heart House II-A, and Heart House II-B. Together, these homes provide free, private, fully furnished housing for up to three families at a time whose babies are receiving specialized medical care at St. Louis Children's Hospital. With all three residences open, we have tripled our original housing capacity, allowing more parents to stay close to their babies when every moment matters.duplex, Heart House II A and B, we offer a home away from home during some of life’s most difficult moments.
Help us send families to the hospital with a little extra comfort. Each Monday morning, volunteers stock the Heart Houses with grab-and-go snacks, perfect for parents heading out the door to spend long days at the hospital with their baby. Want to get involved? Click the link below to drop off snacks! Thank you for helping us care for our guest families in such a simple but meaningful way.
The Eleanor Grace Memorial Foundation is dedicated to providing housing and support for families with infants suffering from congenital heart disease (CHD) or fetal abnormalities at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Our mission is to ensure that parents can be by their child’s bedside as much as possible by offering them a home near the hospital - allowing them to rest, recharge and be the best parents they can be during such a critical time.
Our goal is to lift the burden of housing so that families can focus on what truly matters: bonding with their babies, cherishing precious moments and making the most of their time together, especially in cases where the child’s life may be brief. For babies who are expected to survive, we believe that a parent’s presence plays a vital role in their recovery and long-term development. By easing the burden of housing and giving parents a place to rest themselves, our Heart Houses empower parents to actively participate in their child’s care, giving them the best possible start to a healthy future.
Providing housing and support since February 2023
The average amount of days families stay.
Heart House is proud to partner with Love, Amy, an organization honoring the memory of Amy
Buss. Each guest family receives a thoughtfully curated gift bag, offering both essentials for long
hospital days and a reminder that they are not alone in their journey.
Three Homes. One Mission. Your Support Makes It Possible.
With all three Heart House residences now open, we can welcome more families than ever before. But providing free housing also means ongoing expenses—from utilities and maintenance to the everyday essentials that make each residence feel like home.
Your generosity ensures that families facing their baby’s serious medical diagnosis have one less thing to worry about.
Help us keep the doors of Heart House open, and families close to their babies.
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