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Bhim’s Story

Growing up in Southern Bhutan, Bhim lived with his parents and his father’s parents in a farming community. Bhim’s father was a village representative and helped share messages from the government with members of his community. They had a large amount of land- farming rice and vegetables in the flat…...

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Kathy- From SHIM Employee to Board of Directors

We are lucky to be surrounded by caring neighbors. Many of our supporters are connected to us in multiple ways. From volunteers who donate to clients who volunteer, we’re made up of neighbors helping neighbors. Our neighbor Kathy went from former SHIM employee to board member! Kathy came to SHIM…...

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Do You Know About CheckMates?

Not everyone knows about our CheckMates program, which serves seniors in the South Hills through weekly check-in phone calls from dedicated volunteers. The goal of the program is to reduce the isolation that seniors can sometimes experience while also offering resources to meet other needs. Since 2018, CheckMates has touched…...

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Achol’s Story

In celebration of National Mentoring Month, we caught up with former Youth Mentoring student Achol. Now in her senior year studying molecular and cellular biology at Kent State University, Achol remains grateful for the impact the mentoring program had on her life. Achol moved to Pittsburgh with her mother and…...

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Honoring MLK Through Volunteering

Ann Talarek, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator As the volunteer engagement coordinator at SHIM, I think about serving the community often. Today we celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and I am heartened to share my thoughts on volunteering. As Dr. King said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question…...

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Board Member Pace Helps Steer SHIM’s Strategic Progress

SHIM has seen a lot of growth over the past few years, and the current board chair Pace is helping to steer the organization towards a bright future. With a background in corporate strategy, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role at SHIM. Originally from Monroeville,…...

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Native South Hills Resident Jennifer Gives Back to Her Community

The South Hills is full of wonderful neighbors, and we’re lucky to have many of them on our board of directors. Jennifer, a lifelong South Hills resident, joined SHIM’s board in 2023. After graduating from Baldwin High School, she attended Robert Morris University and began an internship at NOVA Chemicals.…...

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Do you know about RMDs, IRAs, and QCDs?

It’s that time of year when we think about the tax benefits of donations! With all these acronyms, it can be hard to know just what people are talking about. We’d like to share a few tips to help you understand these giving options. Did you know that you must…...

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Board Member Amela Leads and Lifts Up Her Neighbors

Our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to SHIM. They hail from different cultural backgrounds, life and professional experiences and offer diverse perspectives to our leadership team. Many have been involved with our organization in one way or another before joining the board and have a deep…...

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Kyla’s Story

Our SHIM family is made up of truly wonderful human beings. We are grateful for the kindness and generosity of both those we serve and those who serve alongside us. In fact, sometimes they are one in the same. From pantry clients who volunteer with set up to women’s group…...

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