News Stories
Mhra Moe and her American Dreams
In 2014, the United States welcomed almost 70,000 refugees. People from many different countries arrived that year, but the leading countries of origin were Iraq, Burma, Somalia, and Bhutan. One…
Kyla and Marcele Talk Mental Health
Kyla Ross, Basic Needs Coordinator; Marcele Reola, Intake and Service Coordinator; and Rachel White, Development and Communications Manager Mental health illnesses affect more than 20% of American adults. That’s more…
Board Member Rob Connects Through His Congregation
Board member Rob Wagner, born and raised in Bethel Park, holds a profound bond with the South Hills. Although he pursued his college education at the University of Notre Dame…
Helping People Holistically-by SHIM coordinator Lisa
by Lisa Turske, SHIM Service Coordinator Some people have misconceptions about the clients SHIM serves. As a service coordinator, I’m on the frontlines working with South Hills residents who need…
18-year-old cosmetics entrepreneur fights for beauty inclusivity- featured story on Good Morning America
By Dhanika Pineda April 02, 2024, 3:40 am “Kavya Odari, raised in a refugee camp in Nepal, moved to the U.S. at three years old with her family from the…
Meet Bhola, Employee with Close Family Ties to SHIM
SHIM feels like one big family, and often we are connected to family members through various programs and services. You may remember reading about Youth Mentoring graduate Ritika, who recently…
Rebecca’s Story- from South Sudan to Pittsburgh
Plenty has been written about the refugee and immigrant experience, and it can be easy to forget that there are real people caught up in the issue. Statistics like more…
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…
