Something is always happening at SHIM
From Turkey to Pittsburgh- Part 1
Pittsburgh has seen a large increase of immigrants moving to the city over the last decade. The Latino population grew by 80% in Allegheny County and the Asian population grew…
Meet Bob, a Great Neighbor
One of the amazing things about SHIM is our ability to match those needing help with those providing help. Sometimes, they are the same people. From a food pantry client…
TELEO Performance: Partners through the Pandemic
We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the South Hills businesses who recently hosted donation and food drives. In November and December of 2022, businesses, community groups, schools, and congregations donated…
Mental Health Resources Enhance Youth Mentoring
More than 2,000 students attend Baldwin Whitehall Senior High School—720 of those students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunches, requiring a household income of $51,338 or less for a family…
Aluk, Youth Mentoring Leader
SHIM’s youth programs provide comprehensive and nurturing support to children and teens from preschool through graduation. Many students enroll at a young age and continue to participate through their teenage…
Meet Stacey- Board Member, Donor, and Volunteer
One of the best things about SHIM supporters is their dedication to improving the lives of their neighbors. Our inclusive environment often inspires supporters to feel better connected to their…
Inflation-proof Impact
It’s hard to believe we’ve been experiencing record-high inflation for almost a year now. We thought the job losses that occurred throughout the pandemic would have the greatest impact on…
The Pandemic Ended and the Economy Recovered, Right?
If only the pandemic repercussions had ended, and the economy had returned to a stable position. Instead, families are left struggling to keep up with record-high inflation. After two years…
