If These Walls Could Talk
Baer-Hart House
Our first Apartment Home opened in February 2018
Former Board Director, Greg Baer, and his wife, Clare Hart believed in JoAnne’s vision for the Yellow Door Foundation and were the first to sponsor a Yellow Door Apartment. “Families who are caring for a seriously ill child feel vulnerable. Having the Yellow Door apartments removes so much stress, allowing caregivers to focus on their child. This made our commitment to sponsor one of the apartments an easy decision,” shares Clare Hart.
Since opening its doors, the Baer-Hart House, a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment, has served as a respite to 25 families. Some of our longest lodgers have stayed here as it has been the home to many of our cancer patients requiring longer stays. For all its lodgers, the Baer-Hart House is a quiet and cozy space for families offering comfort as they heal together.
Current Resident
Aubree
The Baer-Hart House opened its doors to three-year-old Aubree and her family in early December 2023. Aubree received her new heart 363 days after her dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosis.
Mom says, “It has been a rough year for the whole family with multiple ICU stays, differing answers and outlooks and a baby who didn’t have the stamina like she used to. Since receiving her new heart she has been thriving and healing better than anyone could expect. She is learning new words everyday, gaining more and more stamina and eating so much food her parents run to the store every other day! As her body continues to acclimate to its new norm and stave off rejection, there is nothing but great things in this little one’s future.”
We are so happy Aubree is doing well. She will continue recovery through the holidays with Yellow Door.