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…...
In brief: SHIM adds resources, planning commission vacancies in Whitehall 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…...
Helping SHIM
Mt. Lebanon Magazine – Since March, the South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) has seen a 28 percent increase in South Hills residents seeking help with basic needs, and almost half of the people visiting SHIM’s food pantries are new—meaning they could really use your help. You can volunteer by helping with…...
South Hills Interfaith Movement launches effort to assist people in seeking financial aid
The Almanac – 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…...
South Hills With SHIM @Home virtual event raises $140,000-plus for nonprofit
The Alamanac – After having spent most of her life in a refugee camp in Nepal, 13-year-old Ritika Chamlagai moved with her family to Whitehall Borough. Shortly after her arrival, she learned about the offerings of a Bethel Park-based nonprofit organization with the acronym of SHIM. “I heard a lot…...
11 groups ready to help Pittsburgh families, from learning hubs to child care subsidies
Kidsburgh – This year has delivered more problems than we ever imagined. Child care. Remote learning. Unemployment. Quarantine and social distancing. But Pittsburgh organizations continue to rise to the occasion with new programming and services. Here are 9 groups ready to come to the rescue. 1. Youth Enrichment Services Youth…...
SHIM Back-To-School event distributes backpacks to students
Tribune-Review – South Hills Interfaith Movement’s Back-to-School event distributed school supplies and backpacks to a record-breaking number of students this year. After three days of drive-thru distributions, more than 1,400 students received backpacks and school supplies. Due to the on-going impact of covid-19 on families, the demand for supplies was…...
St. Clair Checkup
Mt. Lebanon Magazine – St. Clair Hospital’s recent history has been characterized by tremendous growth, in the form of new services, technologies and facilities. This summer and fall, there’s a different kind of growth taking place at the hospital, in the form of a bountiful rooftop garden. G. Alan Yeasted,…...
