South Hills teens help neighbors in many different ways. Recently, Upper St. Clair High School student Caden Sarkett decided to help Pass the Bricks as his Eagle Scout Project, helping to get LEGO bricks and sets into the hands of local kids. What is Pass the Bricks? Pass the Bricks…...
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…...
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…...
