On October 8, Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska (CSS, csshope.org) and the Knights of Columbus will team up for the 7th Annual Coats for Kids. This year’s event will take place at Sacred Heart Church at 3128 S St. starting at 9 a.m. and will go until all items are distributed. Families can come and pick out winter coats for their kids, as well as hats, gloves, and mittens to stay warm this winter. Last year, over 60 Knights of Columbus and CSS volunteers distributed over 450 winter coats.
Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska is the charitable arm of the Diocese of Lincoln, serving all people regardless of faith in the southern third of Nebraska. Their mission is to perform the Works of Mercy in response to the call of God. The goal of serving people is to serve them with dignity, to love people as best they can, and to meet their needs to the fullest. Their services cover 24,000 square miles, offering charitable assistance through the food market and meal services and emergency services, refugee resettlement and immigration help, clothing and thrift stores, family and individual counseling services, St. Gianna Women’s Homes, and emergency housing. For information on Coats for Kids or how to get involved with Catholic Social Services, visit csshope.org.