Olivia Montana, SHIM’s Economic Mobility Mentoring Specialist Here at SHIM, we focus on helping neighbors holistically, and I’m so excited to be expanding our services to provide individualized coaching to South Hills residents who are ready to make a change. Comprehensive One-on-One Mentorship for Lasting Economic Independence The Economic Mobility…...
Dennis Brings Expertise and Passion to SHIM’s Board
Board member Dennis is a South Hills Pittsburgh native. He grew up in Brookline, surrounded by close-knit extended family, and only left the city to attend college in Cincinnati. Dennis returned to Pittsburgh with his wife Jill and established an architecture firm with his brother. As a well-known architect, Dennis…...
Clothing Closet Volunteer Jan is Happy to be Back
Our Clothing Closet has reopened on Mondays from 10am-1pm at South Hills Church of the Nazarene after several months of closure due to our Bethel Park facility renovation. We’re thrilled to welcome back our clients and volunteers! While our Clothing Closet is overseen by our basic needs director and coordinator,…...
SHIM’s Bethel Park Garden is Back in Bloom
We’re so glad to have vegetables growing outside SHIM Center in Bethel Park again. After missing last year’s growing season due to renovations, garden coordinator Becky sprang into action to rebuild the garden, this time in raised, steel beds. We are incredibly grateful to Grow Pittsburgh for their generous support,…...
Language Acquisition in Early Childhood Learning
Diana Hunsberger, Lead Early Childhood Program Teacher Early childhood education is essential in supporting children’s growth. According to the National Institute of Health, early learning can lead to higher test scores, better grades, and a better chance of graduating from high school and pursuing post-secondary education. Early learning also reduces…...
Community Partner Christ Church Supports SHIM
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…...
