Fresh Start (freshstarthome.org), a Lincoln nonprofit supporting women experiencing homelessness, has received an unexpected $10,000 gift after a local resident nominated the organization to her employer’s charitable giving program.
Havelock resident Deb Fritz submitted Fresh Start to Crum & Foster’s Charitable Impact Committee. Ms. Fritz, who knew of Fresh Start’s work in the community, nominated the organization without its knowledge.
Fresh Start Executive Director Monica Zinke learned of the gift through a surprise phone call, unaware the organization had even been nominated.
Over its 35-year history, Fresh Start has served more than 2,000 women and maintains a constant waitlist for services. Fresh Start is the only program in Nebraska accredited through the National
Association of Recovery Residences (NARR). Read the full story on the home page: freshstarthome.org/article/2026/10/09/fresh-start-receives-unexpected-gift.
For more information about Fresh Start, visit freshstarthome.org or contact:
Angie Taylor, Development Coordinator, at (402) 475-7777 or angiet@freshstarthome.org.