A temporary home from home for families & patients of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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The Unverferth House is funded solely by private donations. We appreciate all ways of giving.

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100% of donations go to the Unverferth House, a non-profit organization owned and operated by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

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We want our guests to feel at home. Send a meal, holiday treats, or words of encouragement.

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We like to have the house stocked and prepped for our guests, who stay free-of-charge. Shop our Amazon Wishlist or give through Kroger Rewards when you use your Plus Card.

In a few words...

For more than thirty years, the Unverferth House (the “U House”) has provided heart patients and their families a home away from home, free of charge. A furnished apartment at the U House, located less than a mile from the Ross Heart Hospital, is more than a place to sleep after a long day of treatment.

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Who Are We?

As a member of the faculty at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Dr. Unverferth laid the foundation for The Ohio State University Medical Center’s heart transplant program. The U House opened in May of 1989 as a tribute to the life, accomplishments and selfless vision of Donald V. Unverferth, M.D. Last year, the U House was a free temporary home for more than 200 patients and their families.

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How can you help?

Would you like to sponsor a room at the U House? Attend our annual fundraising event? Donate items guests use daily? It costs on average $300 per day to run The U House, funded solely by private donations, and all guests stay free-of-charge. We appreciate all contributions, big and small, by check, digital wallet, even appreciated stock. You may also give to the House through The Ohio State University Website at www.giveto.osu.edu

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Who Are We?

As a member of the faculty at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Dr. Unverferth laid the foundation for The Ohio State University Medical Center’s heart transplant program. The U House opened in May of 1989 as a tribute to the life, accomplishments and selfless vision of Donald V. Unverferth, M.D. Last year, the U House was a free, temporary home for more than 200 patients and their families.

More About Us

How can you help?

Would you like to sponsor a room at the U House? Attend our annual fundraising event? Donate items guests use daily? It costs on average $300 per day to run The U House, funded solely by private donations, and all guests stay free-of-charge. We appreciate all contributions, big and small, by check, digital wallet, even appreciated stock. You may also give to the House through The Ohio State University Website at www.giveto.osu.edu.

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