News Stories
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…
Do you know about RMDs, IRAs, and QCDs?
It’s that time of year when we think about the tax benefits of donations! With all these acronyms, it can be hard to know just what people are talking about.…
Board Member Amela Leads and Lifts Up Her Neighbors
Our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to SHIM. They hail from different cultural backgrounds, life and professional experiences and offer diverse perspectives to our leadership team.…
Kyla’s Story
Our SHIM family is made up of truly wonderful human beings. We are grateful for the kindness and generosity of both those we serve and those who serve alongside us.…
