The Jewish Chronicle – Almost 1,100 volunteers did good deeds throughout Greater Pittsburgh by participating in the Jewish Federation Volunteer Center’s 15th annual Mitzvah Day. This year, Mitzvah Day volunteers served others on Dec. 24 as well as on the Volunteer Center’s traditional day of good deeds, Dec. 25. Read…...
SHIM to expand volunteer opportunities
The Almanac – Over the next few months, South Hills Interfaith Ministries will be expanding opportunities for people to volunteer on evenings and weekends, including more family-friendly experiences, networking opportunities, programs for high school students and more. This month, SHIM will offer two days for college students to volunteer with…...
Mitzvah Day 2015: A program growing by the day
The Jewish Chronicle – Mitzvah Day, or rather Mitzvah Days, is approaching. The annual event, which encourages members of the Jewish community to volunteer on Dec. 25, has grown. This year, the number of participants, volunteer opportunities and even days for mitzvahs have increased. “Mitzvah Day has expanded enormously over…...
Volunteers needed for SHIM’s Angel Emporium
The Almanac – South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM) will hold its 17th annual Angel Emporium at St. Valentine Church’s Newman House, located on Ohio Street in Bethel Park, to provide a holiday shopping experience for community residents in need. Each year, the Angel Emporium benefits nearly 1,000 of SHIM’s pre-registered…...
South Hills Interfaith Ministries expands to better meet community needs
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – South Hills Interfaith Ministries plans to increase its impact on the South Hills by expanding its leadership team. The organization recently announced the promotion and hiring of three key individuals. Current staff members Ilene Potashman Cohen and Courtney Macurak will serve as director of philanthropic engagement and…...
