If These Walls Could Talk
Maggie’s House
Opened in September 2018
Formerly The VOGA Apartment, Maggie’s Place was renamed in 2024 to honor the memory of the catalyst for Yellow Door Foundation’s creation: Maggie. Maggie and her family were the first Yellow Door Family before we even had an apartment. They stayed with JoAnne and Jeff in their home. Witnessing the challenges parents face with a child requiring accute medical care, the toll it takes spending hours on end in the hospital and the middle of the night emergency hosital visits, just confirmed to JoAnne that Yellow Door would be filling a critcal need.
Sadly, we lost Maggie in early 2024 and the decision was made to rename this apartment in her memory. Since opening its doors, Maggie’s Place has served as the home for 26 families. It has seen its share of good news and bad news, celebrations, and family reunions. Through it all, it acts as a safe haven for both long and short recoveries.
Current Resident
Van
At just two years old, Van is waiting for his Hero Heart. Born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, a serious congenital heart condition, Van underwent two life-saving open-heart surgeries early in life. After returning home to enjoy playing outside, spending time with his cousins, and being with his beloved dog, Van now finds himself back at UVA Health Children’s, waiting for a heart transplant.