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South Hills Interfaith Movement continues March to Sack Hunger
The Almanac – Even with the recent volatility of the stock market, the general perception is the U.S. economy is doing quite well these days. For many Americans, though, perception…
Help SHIM Sack Hunger, Pack Hope
Made in PGH – You think you have a busy March? Check out what South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is up to! SHIM has a month-long endeavour “March to Sack Hunger, Pack…
Every person counts: How participating in the 2020 census helps our community
Friends and neighbors, it’s that time again. A new census is upon us, and soon we’ll all get an invitation to participate. Here at SHIM, we understand how important the…
South Hills Interfaith Movement launches March to Sack Hunger, Pack Hope
The Almanac – For many people, Saturday mornings represent a time for relaxing after a busy week. Then there are the folks who spent a couple of hours Feb. 22…
From Mongolia to Pittsburgh: Bringing English language skills to children in need
With a wealth of worldwide experience teaching children, SHIM is proud to introduce Diana Hunsberger, the lead teacher in our Early Childhood Program (ECP), which prepares local three- and four-year-olds…
A “Taste of Home” Grows in SHIM’s Gardens
Here at SHIM’s community gardens, we don’t just grow produce for families in need, we grow the exotic ingredients that enable refugee families to make their favorite meals. Check out…
Lights On Afterschool: Kids can choose from 65 free quality events in Pittsburgh
Kidsburgh – When the final school bell rings on Thursday, Oct. 24, the fun will just be getting started. Around the country, schools, libraries, community centers and other organizations will…
‘United for Women’ helps local women emerge from crisis
Tribune-Review – Andreá Long never expected to be a fulltime caregiver to her teenage son. But, after an injury in a pickup football game left the 14-year-old unable to walk,…
From Refugee to College Student: The Five Greatest Lessons We Learned at SHIM
It is hard to imagine where each of us would be today if it weren’t for SHIM. Would one of us be in love with software development and another preparing…
Back in the classroom
While most learning happens in the classroom, what happens outside of the classroom can be just as important. Here at SHIM, our After School Program partners community volunteers with local…