Thought leadership
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…
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…
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…
50 Years of SHIM: The top three biggest changes in the South Hills
A lot can change in 50 years. In 1968, South Hills Interfaith Movement was known as ‘South Hills Ministry in the Mall’ and consisted of a small makeshift operation in…
Why food pantries are especially important during the winter
It’s hard to believe there are people in our community who are going to bed hungry. In a community with some of the area’s best school districts, there are 4,000…
Six ways to give like a grantmaker
Many neighbors in the South Hills are fortunate enough to meet their families’ needs and maybe even have some expendable income to help their community. Others in our area might…
How summer learning can prepare your kid for back to school
Summer is a time of sun, fun, and no school! But just because it’s summer, doesn’t mean the learning should stop. During the summer months, learning loss among children, especially…
Our neighbors: The top five things you might not know about refugee families
While the refugees in our community have faced challenges and overcome battles that are seemingly incomprehensible, just like each of us, they are working hard every day to build the…
Volunteering: Why you should make time to give back
Time is something of which I never seem to have enough. Our family is busy. Like so many families today, my husband and I both work long hours in full-time…