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Family Center Director Amy Relates to Immigrants

As SHIM’s Family Center Director, I work closely with families from many different countries. My team and I help them to find resources and sign up for programs at SHIM, making them feel welcome and safe. My personal and professional experiences helped prepare me for my role leading SHIM’s family…...

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What is philanthropy? Who is a philanthropist?

  According to the Miriam Webster Dictionary, philanthropy is goodwill to fellow members of the human race. More specifically, it is an active effort to promote human welfare. The term ‘philanthropy’ has lofty connotations. Picture Andrew Carnegie or Bill Gates, titans of industry establishing charitable foundations to effect change. However,…...

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Trauma Informed Care Helps Families Holistically

Loredana Marinescu, SHIM Lead Family Development Specialist In my fifteen years working at SHIM, I’ve learned a lot about people. As a family development specialist, I meet families from all over the world who have settled in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Each family brings unique experiences, and I enjoy…...

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Crises Can Be Complicated- Comprehensive Services Help

Eric Ross, SHIM Service Coordination Director As the Service Coordination Director at SHIM, I often find myself in discussion with people about what we/I do at SHIM. Some people quickly pass judgement when you tell them how we have programs and funds to help individuals meet basic needs both with…...

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Halloween from a non-American Perspective

Jackie Mwanjumwa, SHIM ISAC Service Coordinator The cultural diversity here in the South Hills suburbs of Pittsburgh amazes me. As an immigrant, I love celebrating different holidays and traditions. Some holidays feel familiar while others are new and different. One holiday that surprised me when I moved here was Halloween.…...

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Summer Camp Growth from Counselor-turned-Director Ashley

Ashley Abbey, SHIM Summer Camp Director Like many SHIM employees, I started in a small, part-time role as a preschool summer camp counselor right after graduating from high school in 2008 and loved it so much that I decided to get more involved. Then, I joined the After School team…...

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Back to School with Becky Brown

Becky Brown, co-director, SHIM After School Program Who’s ready to go back to school? Parents? Teachers? Kids? As a co-director of SHIM’s After School program, I’m excited to welcome back our kids. As a mom, I’m ready for the routine that the school year brings. However, transitions can be tricky!…...

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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…...

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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…...

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Helping People Holistically-by SHIM coordinator Lisa

by Lisa Turske, SHIM Service Coordinator Some people have misconceptions about the clients SHIM serves. As a service coordinator, I’m on the frontlines working with South Hills residents who need help. I can tell you from my experience that we have much more in common with one another than we…...

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