How is this year different from years past?
Dear Friends, At SHIM, we are doing a lot with a little. Every week, thousands of neighbors turn to us for food, youth programs, and family support—and we continue to stretch every dollar as far as possible. But the reality is, funding is becoming more challenging. Foundations that have supported…...
From Public Media to Human Services, Meet Patrick
by Patrick Smith, SHIM Donor Relations Officer I’m the new Development Relations Officer at SHIM and I have worked in nonprofit development and fundraising for nearly two decades. I’m originally from New Castle, PA, but currently live with my wife Christina on Mt. Washington, where I have lived for over…...
Feeding Families Takes a Community
By Kelly Pare, Philanthropy Stewardship Coordinator, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank relies on a vast community of supporters to provide our neighbors struggling to fill their plates with the food and resources they need to thrive. We serve to ensure no one has to go…...
Congratulations Grads! Now What?
With SHIM Youth Mentoring Graduates Preyanka and Anmol Last month, seniors graduated from high school, ready to start their young adult lives. We spoke with two students who attended SHIM’s Youth Mentoring program to hear their thoughts on what comes next. Preyanka came to Pittsburgh from Nepal in 2015. She…...
Youth Mentoring Student Arsita at the PA State Capitol
Check out this recent article published in Baldwin High School’s student newspaper written by Youth Mentoring student Arsita Khatiwada about her participation representing SHIM at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. “I was among nine students from Baldwin who traveled to the Pennsylvania State Capitol with over 100 students statewide on Wednesday…...
