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How are recent federal actions affecting SHIM?
We’ve received lots of questions about our funding sources, our work with refugee and immigrant neighbors, and how recent executive orders might impact our programming. While we don’t have all…
Family Center Director Amy Relates to Immigrants
As SHIM’s Family Center Director, I work closely with families from many different countries. My team and I help them to find resources and sign up for programs at SHIM,…
Mentoring Matters- Rick Helps Teens Thrive
At SHIM’s Youth Mentoring program, caring adults step in to guide students academically and socially, acting as role models and providing opportunities to which students may otherwise lack access. Our…
It Takes a South Hills Village (but not the mall)
We understand that neighbors face a variety of issues, and sometimes it takes multiple agencies to help someone get back on their feet. At SHIM, we value our partnerships with…
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…
Trauma Informed Care Helps Families Holistically
Loredana Marinescu, SHIM Lead Family Development Specialist In my fifteen years working at SHIM, I’ve learned a lot about people. As a family development specialist, I meet families from all…
Crises Can Be Complicated- Comprehensive Services Help
Eric Ross, SHIM Service Coordination Director As the Service Coordination Director at SHIM, I often find myself in discussion with people about what we/I do at SHIM. Some people quickly…
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…