Something is always happening at SHIM
Summer Camp Growth from Counselor-turned-Director Ashley
Ashley Abbey, SHIM Summer Camp Director Like many SHIM employees, I started in a small, part-time role as a preschool summer camp counselor right after graduating from high school in…
Dennis Brings Expertise and Passion to SHIM’s Board
Board member Dennis is a South Hills Pittsburgh native. He grew up in Brookline, surrounded by close-knit extended family, and only left the city to attend college in Cincinnati. Dennis…
Caden’s Eagle Scout Project- LEGO bricks for Kids
South Hills teens help neighbors in many different ways. Recently, Upper St. Clair High School student Caden Sarkett decided to help Pass the Bricks as his Eagle Scout Project, helping…
Back to School with Becky Brown
Becky Brown, co-director, SHIM After School Program Who’s ready to go back to school? Parents? Teachers? Kids? As a co-director of SHIM’s After School program, I’m excited to welcome back…
Clothing Closet Volunteer Jan is Happy to be Back
Our Clothing Closet has reopened on Mondays from 10am-1pm at South Hills Church of the Nazarene after several months of closure due to our Bethel Park facility renovation. We’re thrilled…
SHIM’s Bethel Park Garden is Back in Bloom
We’re so glad to have vegetables growing outside SHIM Center in Bethel Park again. After missing last year’s growing season due to renovations, garden coordinator Becky sprang into action to…
SHIM Center Renovation is Almost Complete!
Get ready for a new experience at SHIM Center in Bethel Park! If you’ve been here to drop off donations or volunteer at a family event, you’ll notice that things…
Language Acquisition in Early Childhood Learning
Diana Hunsberger, Lead Early Childhood Program Teacher Early childhood education is essential in supporting children’s growth. According to the National Institute of Health, early learning can lead to higher test…
Community Partner Christ Church Supports SHIM
Christ Church has been a valuable partner of SHIM for more than 30 years, dedicated to helping our South Hills community. “It is the philosophy of the Missions and Outreach…
SHIM Supporter Eva Shares Her Story
SHIM supporters choose to help their South Hills neighbors for a variety of reasons. Some feel compelled by spiritual guidance or a desire to make a difference locally. Others have…
