Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska (csshope.org) is hosting Carole Fest, a concert for the benefit of St. Gianna Program, takes place on Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Church, 7601 Vine St. Come and enjoy performances by area choirs. There is no cost to attend, but you may support the important work of St. Gianna Program with your donation at the concert or online at csshope.org.

St. Gianna Program (a program of Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska) assists victims of domestic violence and those escaping abortion. Though it serves women of all faiths, St. Gianna Program will not make any recommendations or referrals contrary to the Catholic faith and is staffed by the Marian Sisters. In addition to housing, Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska provides education, employment and counseling services for families left homeless because of domestic violence.

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 services cover 24,000 square miles offering charitable assistance through the Family Support Services, providing crucial financial assistance; St. Gianna Program; Food Market and Meal Services; Refugee Resettlement; Immigration Legal Services and Employment Services. Learn more at csshope.org.