News Stories
The five-day countdown to back-to-school
By Rachel Sew, WQED Education Team. As summer nears its end, try to keep things fun and educational with these daily activities for a five-day countdown to the first day…
Donations sought for South Hills Interfaith Movement back-to-school distributions
The Almanac – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you believe the commercials that a certain office supplies retailer has aired on and off for the past…
700 backpacks to be distributed to South Hills area students
Tribune-Review – Back-to-school sales already have started and the South Hills Interfaith Movement is ready to help ease the financial burden families face when getting ready for the new school…
School supply connection
Kidsburgh – It is hard to think about heading back to school in the thick of summer, but local non-profits have to do that just to be ready. They are…
Mt. Lebanon resident’s nonprofit benefits childhood hunger organizations
The Almanac – The setup of Jennifer McDowell’s charity is simple: Only women. A yearly $500 membership. All money goes to childhood hunger. Despite its simplicity, Giving2Grow has granted more…
Op-Ed: Find ways to keep children fed all summer long
The Almanac – Despite the beauty and prosperity in our community, poverty is hidden in the shadows. Many families in our community struggle to make ends meet. They are working…
South Hills Interfaith Movement supporters learn all about whom they help
The Almanac – As is the case with many a bright, energetic 12-year-old, Gogan Phuyal aspires to be an astronaut. “And since my parents have given me the opportunity,” he…
SHIM receives grant for ‘Two Cultures, One Me’ project
The Almanac – Even those who tend to view high school as their “glory days” will concede that being a teenager is kind of tough. “You’re going through physical changes,”…
Help SHIM gain grant for ‘Two Cultures, One Me’ project
The Almanac – Even those who tend to view high school as their “glory days” will concede that being a teenager is kind of tough. “You’re going through physical changes,”…
