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Whitehall refugees staging fashion show to share native cultures
Tribune-Review —Daruka Nyuon strutted across the dreary, cluttered porch at her Whitehall housing complex in her vibrant purple, orange and green dashiki, a traditional African dress worn in her Sudanese…
Refugees excited about growing own produce in SHIM garden in Whitehall
Tribune-Review —Rows of lettuce, spinach, beans and pepper seedlings fill several large wooden crates in a vacant parking lot behind the Whitehall Presbyterian Church. The new garden is a pleasant…
SHIM Celebrates the South Hills with successful gala fundraiser
South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger – The event, held at the South Hills Country Club, drew 230 people who purchased tickets as part of this fundraiser to participate in…
South Hills Interfaith Movement opens new garden in Whitehall
South Hills – Mon Valley Messenger – South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) staff and volunteers are working to build a brand new garden at Whitehall Presbyterian Church, bringing SHIM’s total…
Bethel Park-based SHIM celebrates the South Hills
The Almanac – Think of Peters Township, and you’re likely to get the same impression described by the Rev. Kris McInnes: “It’s a community that is generally, like much of…
Father and daughter team up to help South Hills food pantry
WESA – Every Monday and Friday Marisa Niwa spends time with her father volunteering at the South Hills Interfaith Movement, or SHIM, food pantry. “I volunteer and keep things neat and…
St. Thomas More students collect food for SHIM
The Almanac —The St. Thomas More Navajo Y-Princess Tribe recently led an effort that united the St. Thomas More School, Church and Religious Education communities to collect 6,110 pounds of…
SHIM adjusting in response to changing needs in South Hills neighborhoods
Tribune-Review – Eleanor Kunesky showed off her cozy, plaid winter coat and new-to-her jeans she recently selected from South Hills Interfaith Movement’s clothing center. “It’s comfy and warm,” said Kunesky,…
South Hills organization offers resources as poverty grows outside of Pittsburgh
WESA —Urban poverty is a serious issue for any city, but a new report shows that Pittsburgh’s suburban neighborhoods may be even more concerning. A study done by Jefferson Regional…
South Hills nonprofit expands its mission
An area faith-based organization is changing its focus to better address the spread of poverty in the suburbs. KQV’s Earl Bugaile has more on the story
