Something is always happening at SHIM
Miss Pittsburgh Teen USA Makes a Big Impact
GiAnna Anderson has big dreams and a big heart. As she prepares to compete in the Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA pageant in August, she’s making an impact here in the…
How Do We Do What We Do?
You may have asked yourself: how does SHIM fund the holistic programming that helps 8,500 neighbors here in the South Hills? Great question! You, our South Hills supporters, provide significant…
Gardening and Giving Back at SHIM
By Becky Henninger, SHIM Garden Coordinator Gardening is an amazing way to feel at peace with nature. As you tend to plants, you see tangible effects of your nurturing. Watching…
Guest Blog: Bringing Community Together
By Cristen Dando, Whitehall Public Library, Children’s Library Outreach Coordinator As the children’s outreach coordinator at Whitehall Public Library, I have the opportunity to meet neighbors of all ages, cultures,…
Program Director Shares Excitement for Family Center
Courtney Macurak, Director of Programs Why are we moving? Since 2018, the Wallace Building has been the heart of SHIM’s Family Center. In the past seven years, our programs have…
It’s Easy to Appreciate our Amazing Volunteers
By Ann Talarek, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator As a South Hills resident previously involved with refugee resettlement, I’ve known about SHIM for a long time. I remember taking refugee clients to…
Letter from Executive Director Jim Urging Action
As you may have heard, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is proposing significant cuts and fare increases that will directly hurt the individuals and families we serve. During the public comment…
Holistic Help Leads to Long-term Success
We help neighbors holistically, which often means connecting them to multiple programs within SHIM to help them meet their basic needs and find self-sufficiency. Lana (name changed to protect anonymity)…
Where Does All of the Food Come From?
Last year, we distributed 808,909 pounds of food to neighbors in need. That’s a lot of food, and we rely on multiple sources to keep our pantries stocked. Thanks to…
Let’s Destigmatize Food Insecurity
Molly Penderville, Basic Needs Director As SHIM’s basic needs director, I see firsthand the struggles families face putting food on the table. Since becoming an AmeriCorps member with SHIM in…
