Thought leadership

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…

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Why nonprofit organizations are important and why their boards need you

If you Google the words “nonprofit organization,” multiple definitions will appear. But they will all define a nonprofit as: an organization whose purpose is something other than making a profit…

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Volunteering: Making a difference in your community – and yourself

I started volunteering with SHIM over 10 years ago and have seen and experienced how volunteers and staff make a big difference in the lives of SHIM families. But it…

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Spreading the Warmth: SHIM introducing expanded winter coat program

Dear friend, Each year, our generous community donates coats and winter apparel to keep our families warm during the cold winter months. With the growing number of people we serve,…

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