Students and staff give back to Omaha community on 22nd Annual Spirit of Service Day

REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH APRIL 1ST

OMAHA, NEB. – On Thursday, April 11th, more than 400 students, faculty and staff members from College of Saint Mary will leave behind their daily routine to volunteer together throughout the Omaha Community for the 22nd Annual Spirit of Service Day.

“On this day of service, our students learn outside the classroom,” explains Carla Gerriets, director of campus ministry. “This is a day where all students and participants live out the mission of College of Saint Mary by showing respect and dignity for others through  service.”  

CSM volunteers will complete projects throughout the Omaha Metro area at 31 local non-profit/service agencies. In line with the college’s mission, this day embodies one of the six pillars of the university: commitment to compassionate service.

“I enjoyed volunteering and had a lot of fun helping others alongside my friends,” says nursing major Abbie Gahan ‘20, who has participated in Spirit of Service in the past. “This definitely ties in with CSM’s mission because we are helping the community in a variety of ways.”

Volunteers will gather at the College of Saint Mary Lied Fitness Center for an 8:20 a.m. kickoff breakfast the morning of April 11th. They will then travel to locations across Omaha for either a half day or full day of service.

Volunteer Sites this Year

Amanda’s Alligators

(Crafting alligator-shaped heating/comfort pads for OT patients in honor of former student) College of Saint Mary, OT Lab, Walsh Hall Room 88, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha

Benson Plant Rescue

7224 Maple Street, Omaha

Douglas County Health Center

4102 Woolworth Ave., Omaha

Friendship Program

7315 Maple St, Omaha

Girls Inc.

2811 North 45th Street, Omaha

Girl Scouts

2121 44th Street, Omaha

Good360

6200 N. 16th Street, Omaha

Grief’s Journey (formerly Ted E Bear Hollow)

7811 Farnam Drive, Omaha

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

10910 Emmet Street, Omaha

Heartland Family Services

2101 S. 42nd Street, Omaha

Henry Doorly Zoo

3701 S. 10th Street, Omaha

Holy Family Lunch Program

1715 Izard Street, Omaha

Hope Center for Kids

2200 N. 20th Street, Omaha

Intercultural Senior Center

5545 Center Street, Omaha

Juan Diego Center

5211 S. 31st Street, Omaha

Keep Omaha Beautiful – Stinson Park

2232 S. 64th Street, Omaha

Kids Can Community Center

4860 Q Street, Omaha

Lauritzen Gardens

100 Bancroft Street, Omaha

Mercy Villa

1845 South 72nd Street, Omaha

Notre Dame Housing

3439 State Street, Omaha

Open Door Mission

2107 East Locust Street, Omaha

Orphans and Widows of Omaha

2020 S. 186th Street, Omaha

Scatter Joy Acres

4966 Newport Ave, Omaha

Stephen Center

2723 Q Street, Omaha

Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)

(Posters for Make-A-Wish participants) College of Saint Mary, Walsh Hall Room 84, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha

Together Inc. (formerly Together Omaha)

812 S. 24th Street, Omaha