Our Community Outreach helps people who come to St. Leo’s seeking assistance, assessing their situation and make referrals to area agencies or services.
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7 Themes of Social Justice1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person
2. Call to Family, Community, and Participation 3. Rights and Responsibilities of All People 4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable 5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers 6. Solidarity 7. Care for God’s Creation USSCB Document on 7 Themes of Catholic Social Justice |
Budgeting

Donna D is available to work with people in developing a working budget for their lives and seek out help with community agencies if a personal situation requires it, click the button below to contact Donna through email or call 308-382-4753 ext 13.
Community Service AgenciesGeneral Help:
Health & Human Services 116 S Pine 308-385-6100 CNCS (Central Nebraska Community Services) 2525 W. Old Hwy 308-385-5500 Meals: Salvation Army 818 3rd St 308-382-4855 Shelter: Salvation Army (men only) 818 W 3rd 308-382-4855 Hope Harbor (women & families only) 610 W Division 308-385-5190 Suppport GroupsAlzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group
will begin meeting the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm at the Country House Residence at 833 Alpha Street, Grand Island. For more information see our Church Bulletin Board. Youth with a desire to stop using alcohol or drugs can attend a support group for middle school and high school youth on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm and Saturdays at 4pm at Unity Hall 201 N Wheeler. Click here for other opportunities to volunteer and/or recieve service hours |
Community Volunteer OpportunitiesParish Thrift Store 4th & Eddy St. Open Fridays & Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m They are also in need of dedicated people to volunteer at the store. Times needed are either Friday or Saturday for a 3 hour shift. If able to help please call the Thrift Store at 398-3443 Mary's Closet St. Mary's Cathedral's basement Open Mondays & Wednesdays 1-4pm and Saturdays 9am-noon *Call Ann Baker for more information 308-391-1527 or email at thriftstore@stmarysgi.com St Mary’s FOOD PANTRY needs you! They need volunteers on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for a few hours a week to a few hours a month. Volunteers organize the pantry and fill bags to be distributed. Call Shirley at 384-7332 Habitat For Humanity (click above to be taken to their web page) Food for Thought Backpacks of Food for families in need *call Donna D for more information 308-382-4753 ext 13 |
Donations for local agencies
Hope Harbor homeless shelter is in need of non perishable snack items.
The Crisis Center needs diapers any sizes & Laundry Detergent.
Mary's Table is asking for Cereal, Peanut Butter & canned goods.
CNCS - Facial Tissue & Toilet Paper
Please bring your donations to the parish office
or call Donna D. at 382-4753 ext. 13 to arrange for drop off or pick up.
Community Programs:
BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER - Hospice Volunteer Training will begin in September with Health Connect at Home - Saint Francis Hospice. Please call
Lisa Anderson for more information at 308-398-2600 or email her at landerson@healthconnectathome.org .
You can change lives by becoming a Foster Parent.
Foster children need what all children need:
security, stability and continuity in their relationships.
You can be that influence and inspiration
that changes the course of a youth’s life
by restoring hope,
demonstrating love that surpasses “blood” relation
and teaching new skills.
If you would like more information contact Tonya at 402-851-1097
or visit the website www.buildingblocksforkids.org
The Crisis Center needs diapers any sizes & Laundry Detergent.
Mary's Table is asking for Cereal, Peanut Butter & canned goods.
CNCS - Facial Tissue & Toilet Paper
Please bring your donations to the parish office
or call Donna D. at 382-4753 ext. 13 to arrange for drop off or pick up.
Community Programs:
BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER - Hospice Volunteer Training will begin in September with Health Connect at Home - Saint Francis Hospice. Please call
Lisa Anderson for more information at 308-398-2600 or email her at landerson@healthconnectathome.org .
You can change lives by becoming a Foster Parent.
Foster children need what all children need:
security, stability and continuity in their relationships.
You can be that influence and inspiration
that changes the course of a youth’s life
by restoring hope,
demonstrating love that surpasses “blood” relation
and teaching new skills.
If you would like more information contact Tonya at 402-851-1097
or visit the website www.buildingblocksforkids.org

The Annual Coat Give away is
scheduled for ..
October 22nd, 2020...
If you have any coats to donate
please bring them to St. Leo's.
Thank you for your generosity!
scheduled for ..
October 22nd, 2020...
If you have any coats to donate
please bring them to St. Leo's.
Thank you for your generosity!