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We’ve Got You, Mom

β€œI sent [my brothers and sisters] photos and took them on a video tour of the Howie’s House,” Nicole says. β€œInstantly, they all felt at ease knowing mom and I were okay.”

Five Tips for Navigating the Hospital Cafeteria After Transplant

Walk around the whole cafeteria to see the selection. Cafeterias may change the menu daily, and sometimes they have seasonal specials.Β  As you walk around, take note of which options fit your nutrition goals.Β  For instance, are you trying to lose, gain, or maintain your weight?Β  What did your dietitian recommend?

Gift of Life Young Friends

Learn more about Gift of Life’s newest volunteer program!

Activity Program Volunteers Make Howie’s House Fun

The ability to express oneself and emotions that are felt, on paper, can be so healing and pleasing.Β The process is as important as the art produced.Β  And anyone is capable of producing their own art.

Meet Jim and Karen Carns

β€œWe fell in love with the Gift of Life Howie’s House early on,” says Jim Carns, lung transplant recipient. β€œAs a patient, it helped me get a better understanding that I was not alone, that there are other people who are going through the same thing as I am.” When Jim and Karen Carns first […]

Gift of Life Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 2018

The annual Gift of Life Volunteer Recognition Ceremony is a day where we recognize the compassion, dedication, and hard work our volunteers bring to the Gift of Life community.

Leaving a Legacy

β€œGift of Life Howie’s House gives patients one less thing to worry about,” David says. β€œWhat the staff does is absolutely amazing. It’s a great feeling to support it. We’re able to be a part of the Legacy Society, so why wouldn’t we?”

Kidney Open Golf Outing- Golfer Registration Page

Thank you for supporting this year’s outing!

Judy & Michael Aldi

“I spent 42 nights there while my husband was in the hospital. The Howie’s House is a home.”

Mission and History

Gift of Life Howie’s House was created to provide a home away from home for transplant families.

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