Here are a few ways you can bring "Hope in the Good Life" to our southern Nebraska neighbors during the holiday season and beyond!
LINCOLN
(Blessed Sacrament, Cathedral, North American Martyrs, St. John, St. Joseph, St. Mary-Denton, St. Michael, St. Peter, St. Teresa)
Lincoln Parish Adopt-A-Family
Join Catholic Social Services as we provide gifts for those in need this Christmas.
Choose a family, purchase the gifts on their list, wrap up the gifts, and label the packages with the age and gender of each recipient.
Drop off gifts at CSS (2241 O St Lincoln) from Monday, Dec 10, to Friday, Dec 13, 9am–4pm. Share your name with the Front Desk so that we can get the gifts to the correct family.
Visit one of the parishes listed above to select your tag from the tree, or click here to sign up and select your family.
To participate in gift delivery, click here to sign up.
Lincoln Parish Gift Cards
Join Catholic Social Services to provide assistance to individuals and families in need.
Visit one of the parishes listed above to place a gift card (suggestions: Walmart, Target, Menards, Super Saver, etc.) into an envelope and place it in your parish collection plate.
Food Market Donations
Shop our list of most needed items: csshope.org/foodmarketneeds
Personal Care Items
Join Catholic Social Services to provide essential items to the homeless and our walk-in clients.
Items needed: Travel-size deodorant, shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, individual toothbrushes, feminine products, travel-size bug spray and sunscreen, socks, winter hats and gloves, and hand warmers.
Bring your donations to our Lincoln offices (2241 O St.) during our normal business hours.
Monetary contributions
Financial assistance is needed to purchase crucial items for our clients.
Donate online: csshope.org/donate or call 402.327.6235
Volunteer
To give the gift of your time, please visit csshope.org/volunteerlincoln
AUBURN
Little Gifts of Hope
Used year-round to give our clients a small "pick-me-up"
- Gift Cards
- Toys
- Craft Sets
- Socks
- Blankets
- Bath & Body Sets
- Holiday (Meat & Cheese) Boxed Sets
- New Kids Coats
- New Gloves
- Personal Care Items (Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Dish Soap, Hygiene Products, Laundry Soap, Toilet Paper, Toothbrushes, Baby Wipes)
Items can be dropped off at St. Francis Gift & Thrift during open store hours (Wednesday 10-2, Thursday 2-6, Saturday 9-1), or by calling Auburn Regional Director April Boellstorff at 402.327.6242 to schedule a drop-off time Monday-Friday at our Outreach Center. Please drop off items prior to December 15th for Christmas giving. Items brought after December 15th will be gladly accepted & kept for giving throughout the year.
Monetary contributions
Monetary donations are always appreciated for providing financial assistance to those in need. To help, please visit www.csshope.org/donate, call 402.327.6235, or leave a donation when shopping at St. Francis Gift & Thrift.
Volunteer
To give the gift of your time, please visit csshope.org/volunteerAuburn.
HASTINGS
Coat Drive
Between November 14th and December 1st: Donate new or gently used coats to i AM me Boutique (617 W. Second Street, Hastings), You'l receive a 20% off coupon and a neighbor will receive a much-needed item to ward off winter's chill.
Good Angel Toy Shoppe
(St. Anne in Doniphan, St. Michael's & St. Cecilia's in Hastings, Sacred Heart in Roseland)
November 18th/19th and November 25th/26th: Choose an angel off of the tree to donate food or toys to a family in need.
Holiday Food Donations
Donate hams or turkeys to our food pantry. Items may be dropped off at our offices (click here for our office address and business hours.)
Monetary Contributions
Your financial assistance will help southcentral Nebraska neighbors needing a hand-up.
Donate online: csshope.org/donate.
Personal Care Items
Donate personal care items for our neighbors. Items may be dropped off at our offices (click here for our office address and business hours.)
IMPERIAL
ADOPT A TIRE for our CSS van
We're in need of a new set of tires for the van we use to collect donations and transport recycled clothing!
Sponsor a tire (any amount welcome) by donating online at csshope.org/donate or mail to:
St. Isidore Gift & Thrift
P.O. Box 1085
Imperial, NE 69033
Please note "Adopt a Tire" under additional details if donating online, in your check memo if donating by check, or as a note with your cash gift.
Donations for Christmas Food Baskets
Help nourish our neighbors and brighten the Christmas holidays! Call St. Isidore Gift & Thrift (308-882-3065) or email bsullivan@csshope.org for details.
Gift Cards
Your donated gift cards will help families while upholding their dignity.
Mail cards to:
St. Isidore Gift & Thrift
P.O. Box 1085
Imperial, NE 69033
Monetary Contributions
Support southwestern Nebraska "Hope in the Good Life!"
Donate online: csshope.org/donate
Mail checks/cash to:
St. Isidore Gift & Thrift
P.O. Box 1085
Imperial, NE 69033
Volunteer
St. Isidore GIft & Thrift relies on a team of loyal volunteers to keep the doors open and shoppers happy. Join us by volunteering today!