A white car is parked on a street in front of a red brick building with white trim and balconies, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

About Springs of Hope in PaoliSprings of Hope in Paoli is a nonprofit organization and is dedicated to restoring the historic Mineral Springs Hotel. Located in the heart of Paoli, the Mineral Springs Hotel has been a community landmark for generations. Our vision is to bring this historic building back to life, creating a destination that preserves our heritage, supports local businesses, attracts visitors, and strengthens our community. Progress So FarWith the support of our community and partners, we have already:<ul><li>Purchased the Mineral Springs Hotel</li><li>Obtained the Town of Paoli construction permit</li><li>Selected Tower Pinkster as our architectural firm</li><li>Hosted our first volunteer cleanup day</li><li>Begun gathering masonry and roofing bids</li><li>Applied for multiple grants</li><li>Received the Indiana Landmarks Efroymson Family Architectural Planning Grant</li><li>Completed the first draft of the 3D rendering (seen in the cover photo)</li><li>Completed emergency architectural plans for the roof, and masonry</li></ul> What's NextRecent developments have provided both new opportunities and a clearer path forward. Upcoming projects include:<ul><li>Beginning masonry restoration work</li><li>Working with Tower-Pinkster on final drawings for a permanent roof</li><li>Purchasing scaffolding </li><li>Replacing roof beams and trusses</li><li>Completing masonry repairs at roof and parapet</li><li>Working towards a permanent roof in order to begin intensive efforts to dry the inside of the building</li></ul> How Your Donation HelpsCurrent fundraising efforts are focused on emergency stabilization and architectural planning needed to move restoration forward. Your donation will help fund:<ul><li>Emergency masonry restoration</li><li>Permanent roof installation</li><li>Architectural planning and engineering work</li><li>Building stabilization efforts</li></ul> While we await decisions on several grant applications, community support allows us to continue making progress and protect the building from further deterioration. Every gift, no matter the size, helps preserve an important piece of Paoli's history and brings us one step closer to restoring the Mineral Springs Hotel. Thank you for supporting this effort. Together, we can restore this landmark and revitalize the heart of Paoli.  *Donations are tax deductible.

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