Ava's Heart Foundation

Ava's Heart is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support for organ transplant candidates and recipients. The foundation focuses on addressing the social determinants of health by providing mandated post-transplant housing, transportation, and emergency financial assistance to patients who would otherwise be ineligible for life-saving transplants. Founded by heart transplant survivor Ava Kaufman, the organization works closely with transplant centers to ensure patients have the necessary support system to survive and thrive throughout the transplant process. By removing socioeconomic barriers, Ava's Heart helps ensure that life-saving organ transplants are accessible to a broader range of patients regardless of their financial status. The organization primarily operates in Southern California but serves as a critical resource for the national transplant community.