Lisa Sodano

Lisa Sodano is the administrator of Loving Families In Need Matter (Hope For the Disadvantaged). She created the organization to support families in need through a series of events staged throughout the year, including a back-to-school drive where she provides backpacks filled with school supplies to students who would otherwise go without. Lisa’s biggest event of the year is her Annual “Gift Giving” Christmas Party, where she provides gifts for over 300 kids throughout our community. Her organization is 100% operated through donations from local supporters and sponsors. Through Hope for the Disadvantaged she puts together essential living bags that contains hygiene supplies, food and day-to-day living necessities for those less fortunate. Lisa does everything in her power to get donations to improve the lives of those in need of a helping hand. She suffers from a medical condition that at times leaves her ill, and has even caused her to be hospitalized. Even during those down times, she draws on a kind heart and inner strength, making calls from her hospital bed and working online to ensure she gets the donations and sponsorships needed to provide needed help and comfort to others. If anyone deserves to be a Heartland Hero it’s Lisa Sodano. She is a true hero who gives 100% of herself and expects nothing in return.