Episode 76: Local Families, Lasting Hope - CSS and the Southwest Nebraska Big Give
In this episode, John Soukup talks with Jennifer Hinze, a Family Support Services Specialist with Catholic Social Services in McCook, Nebraska. Jennifer shares how CSS’s new permanent office is helping individuals and families facing difficult circumstances by providing financial assistance, connecting them with community resources, and offering compassionate, personal support. Through stories of families navigating grief, financial hardship, and unexpected challenges, Jennifer illustrates why listening and understanding are just as important as meeting immediate needs.
John and Jennifer also discuss the Southwest Nebraska Big Give on November 5, a 24-hour giving event that brings communities together to support local nonprofits. Learn more at swnebiggive.org.
Join us to discover how CSS is bringing hope to Southwest Nebraska, one family at a time.
28 Sept 2026
180 with Katie: More Than Numbers - Stories of Hope in August
In this month's 180 with Katie, John Soukup and Executive Director Katie Patrick look beyond the numbers to the people and stories behind Catholic Social Services’ work in August. From a late-night visit to the St. Isidore Gift & Thrift Chapel in Imperial and a couch that brought comfort to an Auburn woman preparing for surgery, to shoes for someone experiencing homelessness in Lincoln and a church community reaching out to a refugee family, these encounters show the Works of Mercy in action.
15 Sept 2026
Episode 75: A Simple Call, A Lifetime of Service - Tom & Tammie Schik
Tom and Tammie Schik’s journey with Catholic Social Services began with a simple phone call from a priest - and grew into decades of service, friendship and love for the Hastings community. In this episode, Tom and Tammie share how their work with refugees helped shape CSS Hastings, the lasting relationships they formed with the people they served, and the many ways they continue to put their faith into action. As this year’s recipients of the CSS Love of Christ Award at Bountiful Harvest 2026 on October 4, they reflect on the joy of serving others and what they’ve learned about loving your neighbor along the way. Join us for this annual event at csshope.org/bh2026.
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