Beachwood Buzz Magazine - February 2016 Page 39

February 2016

Beachwood Buzz

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has chosen to make a weekly commit-
ment to Transplant House. After raising
three sons, while running a household
and working full time, Judith arrives each
week with exuberance, optimism, ideas,
willingness and fresh-baked breakfast
breads. After cheerful greetings, she
asks, "Who's in the House?" and seeks
to understand the particular needs of
their houseguests. In addition to taking
families on errands, she addresses needs
of the House to make the space more
welcoming, functional and homey.

"Judith is Transplant House's Jewish

mother, in the very best sense of that
phrase, and we absolutely could not have
asked for a stronger individual to help
us to establish our volunteer program,"
explained Elaine Turley, executive director
and co-founder of Transplant House of
Cleveland.

Judith's conviction is inspiring. "My

father-in-law saw the importance of this,
and now I do, too," she told us. "I want
to give back, and what better way than
here?"

"It doesn't matter what you do as long

as it helps people in the home," she add-
ed. "Whether it is cleaning, making beds,
baking goodies, bringing in dinners or
organizing the kitchen, it is appreciated
and brings smiles to people's faces."

She went on to explain that the people

at Transplant House come from all over
the world, under very serious circum-
stances, and appreciate everything that's
done for them.

"That appreciation, along with the

smiles on their faces that result from
something you did, provide the most
gratifying feeling in the world," she said.

"To listen, and to help make this place

feel like a home away from home, is the
most satisfying feeling. I return home full
of excitement after I work or volunteer at
Transplant House."

Transplant House of Cleveland invites

other volunteers to help in a variety of
ways, from providing an occasional meal,
to making a regular weekly commit-
ment to House operations, to serving on
committees. For further information, visit
www.transplanthouseofcleveland.org or
contact Elaine Turley at elaineturley60@
gmail.com or 216.938.9553.

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