News stories

The Almanac- Difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have put a greater focus on what the South Hills Interfaith Movement means for the community at large. “At SHIM, we saw more than 5,000 people turn to us for help for the very first time,” executive director Jim Guffey said. “People…...

The Almanac – South Hills Interfaith Movement’s upcoming fundraising event, Celebrate the South Hills with SHIM @home, is another opportunity to do more good. The virtual event will be held at 7 p.m. June 17 to recognize frontline workers, share the stories of neighbors whose lives have been changed through…...

Tribune-Review – Aubrey Kuhn saw news reports in the early stages of the pandemic last May and how many families were going hungry as a result. “It made me really sad, so I wanted to do a food drive for my eighth birthday,” said the Bethel Park elementary student. “It…...

Tribune-Review – Having community partners can be a big boost for school districts fighting the covid-19 pandemic. Bethel Park officials understand that and recognized some of them at April’s school board meeting. School board president Pamela Dobos presented certificates to elementary school nurse Eileen Wallace, Spartan Pharmacy owner Adam Rice,…...

The Almanac – Boyce Middle School recently collected more than 600 pounds of food to benefit families served by the South Hills Interfaith Movement. Organized by the Upper St. Clair school’s Student Council, the community service project was led by sixth-graders Raegan Faulds and Caty Howard, along with fifth-graders Abby…...

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…...

NEXTpittsburgh –  South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is in the final phase of its Do More Good campaign, which was launched in October 2018 to support families in the area. Since the start of the pandemic, there’s been a 61% increase in assistance for basic needs. The campaign has raised…...

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…...

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…...

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…...