Tribune-Review – This year, a gift to the Whitehall Library goes even further and will help neighbors in need. To shine a spotlight on local businesses, the Friends of the Whitehall Library purchased $50 gift cards as part of its WPL Neighbor campaign. Anyone who donates at least $50 through…...
South Hills Interfaith Movement’s Do More Good Campaign supports expanding needs
The Almanac – The final phase of South Hills Interfaith Movement‘s Do More Good campaign will be intended to address growing needs and strengthen key services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As the end of the campaign approaches, additional funds are needed to fuel critical improvements to SHIM’s infrastructure, fill program gaps and…...
Where You Can Apply for Help Paying Your Rent and Utility Bills
Pittsburgh Magazine – Applications are now being accepted for Allegheny County’s rent and utility relief program. In order to qualify, applicants must be able to provide proof of loss of income or employment, COVID-related increases in expenses such as medical bills, or the inability to return to work if laid…...
Allegheny County launches program to provide rent, utility relief
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…...
