News stories

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

We’ve received lots of questions about our funding sources, our work with refugee and immigrant neighbors, and how recent executive orders might impact our programming. While we don’t have all…

At SHIM’s Youth Mentoring program, caring adults step in to guide students academically and socially, acting as role models and providing opportunities to which students may otherwise lack access. Our…