Harper’s Home at West Maynard

A SOONER START
West Maynard Is Opening This Fall

Thanks to early support, we’re opening our first homes for families receiving care at Duke Children’s, months ahead of schedule.

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When a Child Is Sick, Every Minute Counts

Children with cancer and other serious conditions often need emergency care within 60 minutes of developing a fever. Delays can lead to life-threatening complications.

Too many families live far from Duke Children’s and have no reliable place to stay nearby. Harper’s Home exists to change that.

This fall, we’re opening our first location: two newly built homes in Durham’s Northgate Park neighborhood, just 3.7 miles from the hospital. These homes will give families safe, stable housing right when they need it most.

A Safe Place to Land

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen


Laundry, outdoor space, and child-friendly furnishings

Harper crouched in the garden, planting starters while wearing gloves in the sunshine.

Clean, quiet, and within 15 minutes of the hospital

How You Can Help

With your support, we can furnish the homes, keep utilities running, and provide essentials that help families settle in comfortably and breathe easier.

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Welcome kit with toiletries, snacks, and cleaning supplies
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Cover one month of utilities
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Furnish a living area or shared space
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Fund one month of rent for a home
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Cover both rent and utilities for a month
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Fully furnish a two-bedroom home

“When your child is seriously ill, everything feels scary and uncertain. These homes are one small way we can ease that burden. They offer comfort, proximity, and the simple reassurance of knowing you have a place to rest.”

Heather Hindin, Founder, Harper's Home

Our Mission

Harper’s Home provides short-term sanctuary for families traveling to Durham for pediatric care. Our homes offer comfort, privacy, and the life-saving proximity to Duke Children’s that families need during medical crises.