Episode 71: Building Hope - The Story Behind the New Hastings CSS Campus

180 with Katie - Responding When Hope Is Needed Most in May

You're invited to spend three minutes with us for the latest edition of 180 with Katie. In this month's update, CSS Executive Director Katie Patrick and Development Officer John Soukup share how your generosity helped a refugee mother and her children avoid homelessness, supported families recovering from tornado damage in Auburn, and provided essential assistance to more than 1,100 people through Family Support Services. You'll also hear how our Sustainability programs are transforming donated goods into mission support and how community partners are helping us expand our impact across southern Nebraska. Thank you for making these stories of hope possible.

Episode 71: Building Hope - The Story Behind the New Hastings CSS Campus

What followed was a Holy Spirit-inspired vision, an outpouring of community support, and the creation of a new CSS Hastings campus designed to serve those in need across central Nebraska for decades to come. In this episode, John Soukup sits down with Hastings Regional Director Jon Kiehl to discuss the journey from challenge to renewal, the impact the new facility is already having on individuals and families in need, the remarkable ecumenical support behind the project, and the upcoming Building Blessing and Family Festival on June 20. It's a story of faith, collaboration, and Hope in the Good Life.

180 with Katie - April Meaningful Moments

This month’s "180 with Katie" highlights the many ways CSS staff and volunteers brought hope, dignity, and connection to the people we served throughout April. In 180 seconds, you’ll hear about a Good Samaritan who helped one of our refugee clients, and how sharing meals with clients inside the new Hastings building is so special. This episode captures meaningful moments that reflect Hope in the Good Life.

Episode 70: The Difference One Gift Can Make - Nebraska Catholic Day of Giving

In this episode, we travel to Auburn, Nebraska, to sit down with Dr. John Crotty, a longtime board member of Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska. With more than 20 years of involvement, John shares why his commitment to CSS has remained strong—and how he has witnessed lives changed through acts of compassion, care, and faith. Through personal insight, this conversation highlights the real impact of generosity and invites listeners to be part of that mission, especially during the Nebraska Catholic Day of Giving. Make your donation now at csshope.org/NCDG and it will be matched dollar for dollar!

Episode 69: New to the Mission, Already Making an Impact

In this episode of Hope in the Good Life, we welcome new board member Leslie Wiesler, who has already stepped into leadership as Board Secretary at Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska. Leslie shares what inspired her to get involved, the impact of her early experiences, and what has surprised her most about the depth and reach of CSS programs. Leslie offers a fresh perspective on how CSS serves all people with dignity and compassion.