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Jack’s Story

Jack was a hardworking student studying for his X-ray board exam and looking for a good job in healthcare when the COVID-19 pandemic began. When everything shut down, he was unable to attend classes and complete his certifications. As he struggled to meet his basic needs and keep up with…...

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Kids Who Care for their Community

SHIM is blown away by the generosity of kids in the South Hills. We are grateful for the dedicated young neighbors who care deeply about their community and want to make an impact. Recently, students from Boyce Middle School in Upper St. Clair collected cereal for SHIM’s food pantries as…...

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Inflation Irritations

Lately we’ve been hearing a lot about inflation. Thanks to supply chain issues and increased demand, many items are becoming more and more expensive. In the last 14 months, the cost of milk increased by 8%, while a carton of eggs grew by 30%. Overall costs for eggs, fish, poultry,…...

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Family Volunteering at SHIM

SHIM loves when neighbors of all ages help! At Family Volunteer Events, children and their parents learn about the important work SHIM does in the community. SHIM works hard to bring together diverse neighbors to build a community where everyone can thrive. By involving kids and their families in volunteer…...

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Meet Lisa Dvorin

SHIM is grateful for the many individual donors who provide 60% of SHIM’s revenue. Our recurring donors, who contribute monthly to ensure SHIM receives reliable income to provide essential services, have a lasting impact. We’d like to introduce one such donor, our friend Lisa Dvorin. “I feel grateful for all…...

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ThankSHIMing

This year, the teens in SHIM’s Youth Mentoring program decided to host a Thanksgiving celebration. Calling it “ThankSHIMing,” the high school students formed a planning committee and worked diligently for weeks to organize a special multicultural evening. Many of the students have been involved with SHIM’s youth programs since they…...

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Interfaith Thanksgiving 2021

Join us on Tuesday, November 23 at 7pm as we gather online in celebration of Thanksgiving. In the spirit of gratitude, unity, and our common humanity, we welcome neighbors to come together for our live service hosted at Temple Emmanuel of the South Hills. Tune in on our Facebook or…...

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Remembering a Beloved Volunteer and Donor

Paul Bildstein, beloved SHIM volunteer, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021. As a dedicated pantry volunteer for the last 5 years, Paul unloaded trucks and sorted food in SHIM’s Bethel Park food pantry. He also used his computer and analytical skills to assist SHIM’s development efforts by cleaning, organizing,…...

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Finding SHIM Family

Rajaa Mohammad Ali started coming to the South Hills Family Center at the beginning of August when a friend invited her to join Family Group. Family Group is a time when kids can come to the Family Center to listen to stories, sing songs and play while parents enjoy time…...

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11 ways to support Pittsburgh kids with essential back-to-school supplies

Sally Quinn, Kidsburgh- School supplies are critical to school success. According to teachers involved with The Education Partnership, kids who are equipped with the proper learning tools show increased classroom participation, higher academic achievement and are more likely to complete homework assignments. In part, those results come from the sense…...

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