Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
Hope in the Good Life
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Emergency Services
To meet the urgent needs of the homeless and working poor, Catholic Social Services provides immediate cash assistance to those struggling to pay rent or utilities through our Emergency Services Program.
Counseling Services
In 1995, Catholic Social Services began a community-based mental health service delivery system implemented throughout the Diocese of Lincoln.
Guided by our mission statement and in efforts to fulfill our agency goals, CSS operates the Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center in Lincoln with outreach offices throughout Nebraska. To effectively meet the needs of the Diocese of Lincoln, we provide a continuum of services such as publications, mailings, public speaking, training workshops, organizational development, and consultation. We also offer direct services that address specific, individual concerns. These direct services include but are not limited to psychotherapy, 1-800 access numbers, and an emergency paging system.
Where we work
External reviews

Videos
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Economically disadvantaged people in southern Nebraska.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Case management notes,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback,
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
Board of directorsas of 02/15/2023
Most Rev. James Conley
Bishop of Lincoln
Rev. Justin Fulton
Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
Ryan Funke
Katie Patrick
Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska
Anthony Aerts
Dr. John Crotty
Jack Crowley
Stacie Hooks
Jay Landell
Tracy Lockwood
Wendy Merlin
Michael Messineo
Mike Nevrivy
Nicole Simon
Dr. Hiep Vu
Jerry Wessel
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
No data