News Stories
Baltimore Native Alex Brings Perspective to SHIM’s Board
Board member Alex Samuel joined SHIM’s board of directors at the tail end of the pandemic, meeting virtually for several months before getting to participate in person. She was encouraged…
Ramadan Explained by Community Liaison Jinan
by Jinan Hassan, SHIM Community Liaison Ramadan is beginning and the Muslim community will observe fasting every day for thirty days. As this is an important time for our community,…
Board Member Kiran talks Unity in the Community
Kiran joined the SHIM board in 2020, right as the pandemic hit our community. As a healthcare provider, he was eager to share his knowledge and expertise in any way…
Bhim’s Story
Growing up in Southern Bhutan, Bhim lived with his parents and his father’s parents in a farming community. Bhim’s father was a village representative and helped share messages from the…
Kathy- From SHIM Employee to Board of Directors
We are lucky to be surrounded by caring neighbors. Many of our supporters are connected to us in multiple ways. From volunteers who donate to clients who volunteer, we’re made…
Do You Know About CheckMates?
Not everyone knows about our CheckMates program, which serves seniors in the South Hills through weekly check-in phone calls from dedicated volunteers. The goal of the program is to reduce…
Achol’s Story
In celebration of National Mentoring Month, we caught up with former Youth Mentoring student Achol. Now in her senior year studying molecular and cellular biology at Kent State University, Achol…
Honoring MLK Through Volunteering
Ann Talarek, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator As the volunteer engagement coordinator at SHIM, I think about serving the community often. Today we celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,…
Board Member Pace Helps Steer SHIM’s Strategic Progress
SHIM has seen a lot of growth over the past few years, and the current board chair Pace is helping to steer the organization towards a bright future. With a…
Native South Hills Resident Jennifer Gives Back to Her Community
The South Hills is full of wonderful neighbors, and we’re lucky to have many of them on our board of directors. Jennifer, a lifelong South Hills resident, joined SHIM’s board…
