Something is always happening at SHIM
Meet Stacey- Board Member, Donor, and Volunteer
One of the best things about SHIM supporters is their dedication to improving the lives of their neighbors. Our inclusive environment often inspires supporters to feel better connected to their…
Inflation-proof Impact
It’s hard to believe we’ve been experiencing record-high inflation for almost a year now. We thought the job losses that occurred throughout the pandemic would have the greatest impact on…
The Pandemic Ended and the Economy Recovered, Right?
If only the pandemic repercussions had ended, and the economy had returned to a stable position. Instead, families are left struggling to keep up with record-high inflation. After two years…
An Essay by Bookworm Global Ambassador Matthew Bordenstein, Junior at Upper St Clair High School
612,000. That is approximately the number of refugees who have come to America in the past ten years, seeking a better life. From Iraq all the way to Cuba, thousands…
Nurturing Programs Help Children Thrive
SHIM youth programs are in high demand and often have wait lists. The families involved feel cared for and children feel nurtured. Recently, Ishtuti, who graduated from Home Visits and…
Back to School Success
In August, SHIM hosted three Back to School distribution events and provided backpacks and school supplies to 1,550 South Hills K-12 students. We have never experienced such high numbers. Thanks…
Baldwin valedictorian credits South Hills Interfaith Movement with helping her navigate education, a new country
TribLive, Wednesday, July, 2022 Bethel Park Journal, Joanne Klimovich Harrop “Who you become is way more important than the work you do.” Those words were spoken by Kritika Timsina, valedictorian…
Back to School Costs Up with Rising Inflation
It’s not long until kids go back to school, and South Hills parents are feeling stressed. With inflation hitting record highs, school supply costs have been rising. In the last…
Meet Diana, Early Childhood Program Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Program (ECP) lead teacher Diana is working to nurture young learners. With an intense focus on English language comprehension, Diana teaches three- and four-year-old students the skills they…
