Tribune-Review – Allegheny County residents struggling to pay rent or utility bills can apply for help through a program that launched Monday. The program is a cooperative effort by the county, the City of Pittsburgh, Action Housing and Dollar Energy. It will distribute nearly $36 million in federal coronavirus appropriations to help…...
Allegheny County’s rent and utility relief program is now accepting applications
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Allegheny County’s rent and utility relief program will begin accepting applications on Monday morning, according to county officials. Beginning at 8 a.m., eligible county residents who are renting will be able to apply for assistance from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program on the county’s website. Officials said…...
In brief: Used sports equipment sale, $50,000 raffle, and more in the South Hills
Tribune-Review – The South Hills Interfaith Movement launched its second annual “March to Sack Hunger” campaign, a month-long high-urgency initiative, to raise awareness of suburban poverty and combat hunger in the South Hills. To support the campaign, the community is encouraged to participate in weekly themes like fundraising with a…...
South Hills Interfaith Movement’s March to Sack Hunger combats food insecurity
The Almanac – South Hills Interfaith Movement has launched the second annual March to Sack Hunger campaign, a month long high-urgency initiative to raise awareness of suburban poverty and combat hunger in the local area. Through monetary and food donations from local residents, businesses and the community, SHIM looks to…...
Food-focused nonprofits aim to feed the need
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Thursday is the final date for filing charitable contributions on your 2020 tax return, and several local food-focused nonprofits could use the help. Hunger has nearly doubled in the region this year, according to 412 Food Rescue CEO Leah Lizarondo. Leaders of local food-focused nonprofits found themselves inventing…...
SHIM, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distribute essentials at Bethel Park High School
The Almanac – For their third food distribution of the year, volunteers with South Hills Interfaith Movement were starting to qualify as seasoned veterans. SHIM teamed up again with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to hold a drive-through event Dec. 12 in the Bethel Park High School parking lot. “We…...
South Hills Interfaith Movement hosts 3rd drive-through food distribution
Tribune-Review – South Hills Interfaith Movement, in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, hosted its third drive-through food distribution event at Bethel Park High School on Saturday. The distribution, which ran from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and was open to anyone, had enough food to feed 1,000…...
Agencies receive $1.62 million in CARES funds grants for pandemic relief
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – A total of 28 nonprofits in Allegheny County that have been providing critical needs during the COVID-19 pandemic to people of color, immigrants, refugees and the LGBTQ community, will receive $1.62 million in grants made available through the federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…...
In brief: SHIM adds covid resources, Turkey Trot 5K and more in the South Hills
Tribune-Review – SHIM adds guidance and resources While the community still reels from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, many struggle with knowing where to turn. Fortunately, South Hills Interfaith Movement has implemented a new effort to help connect people in financial hardship due to covid-19 with the programs and…...
South Hills Interfaith Movement launches effort to assist people in seeking financial aid
Observer-Reporter – South Hills Interfaith Movement has implemented a new effort to help connect people in financial hardship because of COVID-19 with the programs and services best suited to help. “The community is still suffering, and we’ve seen that one unexpected setback – a medical bill, a sudden cut in…...
