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Helping financially challenged heart transplant recipients into temporary recovery housing near the hospital that facilitates their healing

Heartfelt Help Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, a direct-service organization that helps patients and their caregiving family pay for medically-required temporary recovery housing near the hospital that is clean, safe, private, and individualized for the initial weeks or months after surgery until stable enough to return home. When doctors require it, insurance doesn’t cover it, and patients can’t afford it, HHF makes housing happen.

Equity and Access are what we’re about: We help under-resourced people have the same quality recovery housing in the same near-hospital location for follow-up care as others with larger resources.

We support patients from the San Francisco Bay Area hospitals.

Donations are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Tax ID #85-0941720

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Businesses large and small support HHF. Look at the long list! Our internal controls, few and small expenses, and all-volunteer management and staff allow grants and gifts to focus on people in need.

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YOU Make a Difference

You help patients get what they need but can’t have on their own: Lodging near the hospital that facilitates recovery, is the same as people of larger means, helps them recover reliably, and returns them home as soon and as strong as possible.

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We exist to ensure Equity in and Access to healthcare for heart transplant recipients in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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WE WON!

Denise Redeker, Founder of Heartfelt Help Foundation, won the 2024 Bounce Back, Give Back award of the Chris Klug Foundation that advocates nationwide for organ donation and transplant. Check out the CKF website to see why. And register there TODAY to be an organ donor. Every day, 17 people die while waiting for a suitable organ.

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We support real people with real needs who require real help real soon.
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Grateful People

Read quotes in our Testimonials section and see and hear many of our beneficiaries in our YouTube channel.

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Transforming the Lives of Patients & Their Families

Precious little Armaneigh was diagnosed at 9 months old with cardiomyopathy and spent the next 341 days in the hospital, ultimately receiving a new heart in mid-2023. Soon after discharge to medically-required temporary recovery lodging, her mother Tianna and their hospital social worker found that the location where the hospital referred them was inappropriate for Armaneigh’s fragile condition. Lacking another location to place them and financial resources to subsidize them elsewhere, the social worker referred them to Heartfelt Help Foundation who found appropriate local lodging, negotiated a discounted rate, and paid for their recovery period which stretched more than two months until doctors determined Armaneigh was stable enough to return home. The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health featured Tianna and Armaneigh in its November 2023 monthly magazine and recorded a video about their journey. From the hotel suite, Tianna also recorded a YouTube video thanking the contributors to Heartfelt Help Foundation who made their lodging possible (https://www.youtube.com/@heartfelthelpfoundation/videos). “I am so grateful that we get to be part of the Heartfelt Help Foundation. This is the best opportunity that we could have been given. We are in local housing about 15 minutes from the hospital. I don’t have to stress about getting her to and from hospital appointments, therapy appointments. It’s just great, so great. And I am forever grateful to Heartfelt Help Foundation for everything you guys are doing for me and my daughter. We love you Heartfelt Help Foundation! Thank you so much!”

-The Williams Family

“We are so incredibly grateful for the Heartfelt Help Foundation! When our 14 year old son Bodie suddenly needed a heart transplant, we found ourselves unexpectedly uprooted from our home in San Diego and living up in the Bay area. When Bodie was discharged from the hospital a month after receiving his new heart, it was amazing to know we had a safe space for him to recover. To have a place to stay free from germs and crowds, where he could have his own space to rest and heal, and where we could cook meals without worrying about exposing him to unnecessary germs, gave us such peace of mind. His recovery since then has been nothing short of miraculous, and I attribute that so much to being in a quiet and peaceful environment to heal. For a 14 year old, having an environment that replicated home was key, and thanks to HHF, we were able to do that for him! He was able to help cook meals and take long walks every day. When my husband and daughter came to visit, we had enough space for them to stay as well! We can never thank the Heartfelt Help Foundation enough for their assistance during such a stressful time! We will always be fans of HHF!”

-The Bennett Family

“What would someone do at the height of stress over a serious medical condition?
Wilbert had a bad heart and was very sick. We asked GOD for help. Our prayers were heard. For HE sent his angels on “persona” to help us. Medical staff, doctors, surgeons from Kaiser and Stanford Hospitals who are all specialized in cardiology got involved to help Wilbert’s heart condition.

He now has a new and healthy heart!️ We thank everyone. These Angels God sent for this miraculous healing, not just medical staff but also people who were with us at this time of healing. We thank Ms.Denise Redeker and The Heartfelt Help Foundation for being there not just for moral but also financial support, who sponsored our place to stay near the hospital for follow-up appointments and rehabilitation after heart transplant. Denise became a part of the family, whom we can reach for any questions and around for us . Thank You!!!

The Heartfelt Help Foundation’s heartfelt dedication and help to each and everyone in need makes a difference in everyone’s life they touched, like ours. More power to Ms. Denise and The Heartfelt Help Foundation!”

-The Dow Family

“Our dad’s social worker recommended we connect with Denise and the Heartfelt Help Foundation for possible assistance with post-surgery costs. To our amazement, the Heartfelt Help Foundation has not only provided financial relief, but they provided emotional support as well. Denise has provided our family comfort and reassurance during one of the most difficult times of our lives. Although words cannot express our gratitude, we hope the Heartfelt Help Foundation knows we appreciate their generous and genuine support. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”