Christ Church has been a valuable partner of SHIM for more than 30 years, dedicated to helping our South Hills community. “It is the philosophy of the Missions and Outreach team to develop relationships with organizations that are taking care of community needs.” -Jeanna-Mar Simmons, retired Director of Missions and…...
SHIM Supporter Eva Shares Her Story
SHIM supporters choose to help their South Hills neighbors for a variety of reasons. Some feel compelled by spiritual guidance or a desire to make a difference locally. Others have a personal connection, like Eva. Eva arrived in Pittsburgh right before starting 5th grade. Just before entering 2nd grade, her…...
Mhra Moe and her American Dreams
In 2014, the United States welcomed almost 70,000 refugees. People from many different countries arrived that year, but the leading countries of origin were Iraq, Burma, Somalia, and Bhutan. One of these refugees was Mhra Moe, who came to Pittsburgh from Burma after living in Malaysia for several years. “From…...
Kyla and Marcele Talk Mental Health
Kyla Ross, Basic Needs Coordinator; Marcele Reola, Intake and Service Coordinator; and Rachel White, Development and Communications Manager Mental health illnesses affect more than 20% of American adults. That’s more than 50 million people according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Locally, several South Hills suburbs are rated as…...
Board Member Rob Connects Through His Congregation
Board member Rob Wagner, born and raised in Bethel Park, holds a profound bond with the South Hills. Although he pursued his college education at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Cincinnati, his heart always drew him back to Pittsburgh. He commenced his professional journey at PNC…...
Meet Bhola, Employee with Close Family Ties to SHIM
SHIM feels like one big family, and often we are connected to family members through various programs and services. You may remember reading about Youth Mentoring graduate Ritika, who recently graduated from Villanova and is now attending medical school. Now, we’re featuring her dad Bhola, who is a Community Aide…...
Baltimore Native Alex Brings Perspective to SHIM’s Board
Board member Alex Samuel joined SHIM’s board of directors at the tail end of the pandemic, meeting virtually for several months before getting to participate in person. She was encouraged to apply by former SHIM board chair Tim Millett, a colleague of hers at PNC Bank. Originally from Baltimore, Alex…...
