Lindsay was in an abusive relationship, but knew there had to be a way out. She knew that God wanted something more for her and her son, so she prayed for a solution, and soon found St. Gianna Women's Homes.

Ameer Damanhoury didn’t know much about CSS when we first met. The more he learned about the services we provide, the more compelled he felt to give back. The importance of giving back was something his mother taught him when he was a child through her example of helping the poor. Join Ameer in supporting our work by donating online at csshope.org/donate.

Roy and Charlene Diers will be honored with the Love of Christ Award at the Hastings Catholic Social Services Bountiful Harvest Banquet on October 30, 2022. Charlene talks about how a saint inspires she and her husband to do the small things that make a big difference.

Born in a refugee camp in Africa, Nyabuoy Chan never imagined moving to America as a young adult to start a new life. She now uses that experience in her role as a CSS Refugee Resettlement and Senior Case Manager to help others find hope in the good life in Lincoln, a city she calls very friendly and welcoming to new arrivals.

Elaine Wagener has been a "greedy" volunteer at Catholic Social Services for more than a dozen years. Greedy, in the sense that she loves doing things that make her happy. Elaine tells us why she gets more out of volunteering than what she puts in.

Despite facing terminal cancer, Mary Steinmetz was not afraid of dying. She was not afraid because she found hope in her faith and the love she and her young daughter feel from the people around them, including those at Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska. Mary died on January 22, 2023. She leaves behind a host of loving family members and friends, and she will be greatly missed. This interview with Mary was recorded last year, a testament to her kind-hearted, witty and fun personality even in the toughest times.

A nurse for over 35 years, Sherry was used to helping people. However, her generosity got her into financial trouble in retirement, and she could not pay her rent and other bills. Hear how Sherry got back on her feet by asking for help from Catholic Social Services and the Family Support Services (formerly Emergency Services) program.

Steve Sousek is on a mission to fuse his love of running with his passion for the pro-life movement, supporting both unborn children and women in crisis. It’s why he formed “Runborn,” and he is raising money for Catholic Social Services' St. Gianna Women’s Homes(SGWH)and the Lincoln’s Women’s Care Center by “running for their lives” July 22-23, 2022. In this podcast, Steve talks about how he’s helping to bring hope in the good life to these women and their unborn babies.

You are invited to Walk to End Hunger! John Soukup interviews Mike Hosek, coordinator of the August 7, 2022, event to raise funds and food for the CSS Food Market in Lincoln. The event is sponsored by BetterLife and Knights of Columbus Council 13576 (at St. Patrick Catholic Church). You can donate online at bit.ly/walk426-13576. To participate, email Mike at [email protected] or call 402.570.9294, or just show up the day of the event!

A group of young missionaries is in Lincoln, Nebraska, this summer that are committed to learning more about their Faith and themselves while serving the poor. They are bringing hope in the good life to our homeless friends and sharing their experience and expertise with CSS.