Something is always happening at SHIM
Fatherhood Program Empowers Refugee Dads
Netra Kafley, Fatherhood Program Coordinator SHIM programs work to holistically help families address barriers to build healthy lives. One of the lesser-known programs is our Fatherhood Program. This program grew…
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.,…
Big Changes at SHIM Center in Bethel Park
by Jim Guffey, Executive Director As you may have noticed if you’ve driven by our Bethel Park location at the corner of Park Avenue and South Park Road, we are…
