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What is philanthropy? Who is a philanthropist?
According to the Miriam Webster Dictionary, philanthropy is goodwill to fellow members of the human race. More specifically, it is an active effort to promote human welfare. The term…
Former Food Pantry Client Deb Thanks SHIM
In 2016, Deb was diagnosed with throat cancer. Her diagnosis was stage 4, and the surgeries changed her life. She lost her voice and now breathes through a hole in…
Volunteers Enhance Skills while Helping Neighbors
We rely on more than 300 volunteers to support our comprehensive programs each year. These dedicated individuals devote their valuable time to helping neighbors, and we’ve been looking for ways…
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…
