Something is always happening at SHIM
Good People: Times change, but some things in the South Hills don’t.
In my 50 years of living in the South Hills, I’ve seen many changes. Our community has faced challenging times and prosperous ones. We’ve grown older. And we’ve welcomed neighbors…
South Hills Interfaith Movement calls on volunteers for CheckMates program
Tribune-Review –Kathryn Powell calls her new friend every Monday. The two chat about everything from how the Steelers performed Sunday to tips for keeping in touch with long-distance family members.…
What makes a successful leader?
Leadership is a skillset and a gifting that has been applied to different persons throughout the course of human history. We each encounter various leaders in the different aspects of…
Back-to-School: Tips to save and ways to help
As a parent with small kids, a friend of many other parents with children of their own, and the director of programs at SHIM, I know firsthand the struggles families…
New site doubles space for SHIM Family Center
The Almanac – Among the more prominent features of older education buildings is the presence of large windows, as is the case for Baldwin-Whitehall School District’s former Wallace School. “That’s…
Bright, welcoming new Family Center opens a world of opportunities for SHIM
Tribune-Review – Enise Sari spent much of her first year in the United States in tears. She lived in McKeesport with her husband and young son, and she was pregnant…
The power of kids giving back
Kids can make a difference, too. Many parents look for ways for their children to give back to their communities in unique ways. SHIM hosts events throughout the year for…
Healthy eating, volunteer opportunities drive SHIM’s Bean Project
The Almanac – Five-year-old Lilah Solomon isn’t exactly a fan of beans. Garbanzos, maybe. She calls them chickpeas. But with some limitations on how they’re prepared: “No, I don’t like hummus.”…