Currently, only the first floor of the building will be used for the Laura Walker Project. As a former medical building, however, the floor has plenty of space.

Colapietro said the second floor could be opened for additional meeting space for the girls. But right now, the focus is on getting everything ready on the first floor.

“There’s not much left to do except some painting and other different little jobs,” he said.

Furniture was moved in on Oct. 1; former exam rooms were transformed into bedrooms. There will be a total of seven bedrooms, with one particularly large room to house up to three expectant mothers.

“Once they give birth, they would move into a smaller bedroom with their child,” Ms. Hartle explained.

Donations to the Laura Walker Project are welcome, Ms. Hartle said, adding that many community members have already committed to assist the home.

For example, a Harrisville Boy Scout Troop is planning a baby item drive. Angel Food Ministries has pledged to donate goods monthly and Lowe’s in Hermitage gave eight full pallets of shelf furniture, which Ms. Hartle said should be enough to stock every room in the house.

“The community has just been wonderful,” she said. “Everybody has been great and has been helping us in so many ways.”

She added that the girls will be giving back to the community once they arrive.

“It’s not just one-sided. We definitely want to return the favor,” she said. “The girls will be out volunteering around the community.”

For more information about the Laura Walker Project or to volunteer, visit www.laurawalkerproject.org.