SHIM’s Economic and Community Impact
From the new South Hills Family Center to its expanding food access initiatives, SHIM delivers long-term value that benefits the entire region. Programs like family support, youth development, and immigrant services not only change lives but also yield measurable returns for taxpayers and communities.
Investing in SHIM builds a stronger, more equitable South Hills.
For every $1 spent by SHIM, $3 in cost savings is generated for Allegheny County.
This number is based on the total cost-savings divided by direct spending in Allegheny County.
In addition to cost savings, SHIM’s operations in FY25 generated the following impact:
