Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
Our Mission is to perform the Works of Mercy in response to the call of God. Working together, we will grow, nourish, nurture, and sustain Hope in the Good Life.
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"Here at CSS, we have the beautiful opportunity to serve Christ Himself by serving those around us, and that brings hope to my heart and the hearts of those we serve right here in the Good Life!"
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"Hope is to patiently wait with confident, joyful expectation and assurance, based on God’s promises. This is what I strive to bring to each of my encounters with those I meet and work with here at Catholic Social Services: a light in the darkness."
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"We had a tornado come through in Auburn, and CSS helped us to be able to meet our deductible on our insurance by providing food that we would have otherwise had to spend our money on, and I just can’t say enough - just so grateful for it.”
Together, we're making a HOPE IN THE GOOD LIFE impact.
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Square miles served in the Diocese of Lincoln24,000
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Total Family Support Services financial assistance provided in 2025$174,512.18
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Nights of lodging & safety provided through our St. Gianna Program in 202518,923
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