From Garage to Hope 402 | Omaha News

An Omaha mom turned garage-turned-warehouse nonprofit into a beacon of hope after her son’s volunteer work sparked a dream. Lisa Nielsen, cutting back her job to fuel Hope 402, delivered 3,500+ meals and essentials in eight months — saving local shelters nearly $700K in labor. But it’s not just the supplies — it’s the dignity, conversation, and respect that transform lives. With community support and a mission to expand across Nebraska, Hope 402 proves that compassion, fueled by grit, can build bridges where none existed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a36a68f17c16565e