News Stories
Thoughtful Recycling Reforms Reduce Waste
Here at SHIM, we’re all about helping our community. That includes being mindful of our environmental impact. Since initiating a recycling and composting program in 2023, we have reduced landfill…
Why Giving Tuesday?
Rachel White, SHIM’s Development and Communications Manager What is Giving Tuesday? Have you heard of Giving Tuesday? This global celebration is dedicated to inspiring all of us to give what…
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…
Economic Mobility Mentoring Comes to SHIM
Olivia Montana, SHIM’s Economic Mobility Mentoring Specialist Here at SHIM, we focus on helping neighbors holistically, and I’m so excited to be expanding our services to provide individualized coaching to…
How does advocacy fit into the nonprofit world?
By Mary Pannier, SHIM’s Children and Youth Director In an unofficial capacity, those of us who choose to go into the nonprofit sector are, at our core, advocates. We are…
Dennis Brings Expertise and Passion to SHIM’s Board
Board member Dennis is a South Hills Pittsburgh native. He grew up in Brookline, surrounded by close-knit extended family, and only left the city to attend college in Cincinnati. Dennis…
Caden’s Eagle Scout Project- LEGO bricks for Kids
South Hills teens help neighbors in many different ways. Recently, Upper St. Clair High School student Caden Sarkett decided to help Pass the Bricks as his Eagle Scout Project, helping…
Clothing Closet Volunteer Jan is Happy to be Back
Our Clothing Closet has reopened on Mondays from 10am-1pm at South Hills Church of the Nazarene after several months of closure due to our Bethel Park facility renovation. We’re thrilled…
SHIM’s Bethel Park Garden is Back in Bloom
We’re so glad to have vegetables growing outside SHIM Center in Bethel Park again. After missing last year’s growing season due to renovations, garden coordinator Becky sprang into action to…
SHIM Center Renovation is Almost Complete!
Get ready for a new experience at SHIM Center in Bethel Park! If you’ve been here to drop off donations or volunteer at a family event, you’ll notice that things…
