The vision for Restoring Hope Transplant House is one of community serving community. Volunteer support will be an essential part of getting the House operational and maintaining it once the doors are open. The Herbsts envision the house “belonging” to the community in the best sense, giving as many people and businesses in the area as possible the opportunity to participate in supporting the community of transplant families.

Getting the House ready will be a monumental task, for this non-profit, its directors and volunteers. Cindy, in particular, based on her energy as well as her PR and hospitality industry experience, is well poised to coordinate the effort. The effort will require capital and in-kind donations of goods as well as services.

The goal of the development campaign is to raise the money needed to cover non-donated remodeling, appliances, furniture, fixtures and full fit-up of materials to make the House a warm, inviting environment and to support year one operation costs. While the Board is assessing and finalizing the components of the development campaign, informal fundraising has begun in earnest due to the ambitious timeline for occupancy.

The need is as follows and is being assessed:

• Property purchase
• Building renovation
• Addition of 6-10 more rooms depending on permits, zoning and advisement
• Core staff support (director and coordinator)
• Furniture, fixtures and equipment
• Operating expenses