Latest News from South Hills Neighbors

by Patrick Smith, SHIM Donor Relations Officer I’m the new Development Relations Officer at SHIM and I have worked in nonprofit development and fundraising for nearly two decades. I’m originally…

By Tika Shankar, Development Intern, SHIM Pittsburgh, the place so many of us call home is not home to just one culture or background. Walk through any neighborhood, step into…

By Kelly Pare, Philanthropy Stewardship Coordinator, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank relies on a vast community of supporters to provide our neighbors struggling to fill…

With SHIM Youth Mentoring Graduates Preyanka and Anmol Last month, seniors graduated from high school, ready to start their young adult lives. We spoke with two students who attended SHIM’s…

by Madi Senneway, Mt. Lebanon High School Senior When I was six years old, my parents hosted ‘my’ first food drive in my name. Growing up in ‘The Bubble’ of…

Check out this recent article published in Baldwin High School’s student newspaper written by Youth Mentoring student Arsita Khatiwada about her participation representing SHIM at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. “I…

GiAnna Anderson has big dreams and a big heart. As she prepares to compete in the Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA pageant in August, she’s making an impact here in the…

You may have asked yourself: how does SHIM fund the holistic programming that helps 8,500 neighbors here in the South Hills? Great question! You, our South Hills supporters, provide significant…

By Becky Henninger, SHIM Garden Coordinator Gardening is an amazing way to feel at peace with nature. As you tend to plants, you see tangible effects of your nurturing. Watching…

By Cristen Dando, Whitehall Public Library, Children’s Library Outreach Coordinator As the children’s outreach coordinator at Whitehall Public Library, I have the opportunity to meet neighbors of all ages, cultures,…