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School supply connection
Kidsburgh – It is hard to think about heading back to school in the thick of summer, but local non-profits have to do that just to be ready. They are…
South Hills Interfaith Movement distributes hundreds of backpacks to local kids
Pittsburgh, PA (July 17, 2017) – South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) will host its annual back-to-school celebrations to provide more than 700 backpacks and new school supplies to children in…
Our neighbors: The top five things you might not know about refugee families
While the refugees in our community have faced challenges and overcome battles that are seemingly incomprehensible, just like each of us, they are working hard every day to build the…
Mt. Lebanon resident’s nonprofit benefits childhood hunger organizations
The Almanac – The setup of Jennifer McDowell’s charity is simple: Only women. A yearly $500 membership. All money goes to childhood hunger. Despite its simplicity, Giving2Grow has granted more…
Op-Ed: Find ways to keep children fed all summer long
The Almanac – Despite the beauty and prosperity in our community, poverty is hidden in the shadows. Many families in our community struggle to make ends meet. They are working…
South Hills Interfaith Movement announces new board members
Pittsburgh, Pa. (June 6, 2017) – South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is pleased to announce the oncoming of three community leaders to its Board of Directors. Kimberly Love of InVision…
South Hills Interfaith Movement supporters learn all about whom they help
The Almanac – As is the case with many a bright, energetic 12-year-old, Gogan Phuyal aspires to be an astronaut. “And since my parents have given me the opportunity,” he…
Volunteering: Why you should make time to give back
Time is something of which I never seem to have enough. Our family is busy. Like so many families today, my husband and I both work long hours in full-time…
