South Hills Interfaith Movement - SHIM

06/12/2026

📞 A simple phone call can make a meaningful difference.

SHIM's CheckMates program connects caring volunteers with local seniors for a weekly, confidential phone call.

It's friendly. It's reassuring. And it's a helpful check-in that helps seniors stay connected and know someone cares.

If you know a senior who could use a weekly call, please connect them to CheckMates!

❤️ Flexible commitment
📞 Weekly phone conversations
🤝 Meaningful connections for seniors in Allegheny County

Join us in reducing isolation and strengthening our community—one conversation at a time.

Contact Mary to learn more at [email protected].

06/12/2026

Join us for our next Story Time next Thursday, June 18! 😊This is a great way to opportunity for young children to learn and play. Register at https://bit.ly/4seUdqp.

06/12/2026

Check out this great resource from our friends at Brentwood Public Library!

06/12/2026

Thank you to First Commonwealth Bank for their continued support of SHIM's preschool program through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program!

Their investment helps provide high-quality early childhood education opportunities for young learners in our community, creating a stronger foundation for future success.

What makes the EITC Program so powerful is that it's a win-win: businesses can redirect a portion of their state tax dollars to support local educational programs like SHIM's preschool instead of sending those funds to Harrisburg. The result? Tax dollars stay in our community and make a direct impact on local children and families. 👶👧🧒

If you're a business owner or decision-maker looking for a meaningful way to support local education while receiving significant state tax credits, we'd love to talk with you about how the EITC Program works and how your business can get involved.

Learn more: www.shimcares.org/eitc.

06/11/2026

📈 The need in our community continues to grow.

In our latest blog, Executive Director Jim shares what SHIM is seeing firsthand: more families struggling to make ends meet, more children facing food insecurity, and a greater need for neighbors helping neighbors.

As school lets out for the summer, many children lose access to the meals they depend on during the school year. That's why our Summer Hunger Campaign is so important.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Edgar Snyder & Associates, gifts will be matched through June 30, helping to provide nutritious food to local kids all summer long.

🍎 It costs just $3 to provide one lunch
🍎A gift of $75 turns into $150
🍎 $150 feeds 50 children

Together, we can make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

Read Jim's blog and learn how you can help: https://bit.ly/4vDXi5y.

06/10/2026

A huge thank you to GH for stepping up in such a meaningful way for our neighbors in need! 🐾❤️

Not only did their team donate $800 worth of pet food, but they also rolled up their sleeves and spent time packing it for distribution through our food pantry.

Pet food is one of our most-needed items, and unlike many of the groceries we can purchase through the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, pet food must be purchased at full retail cost. That makes gifts like this especially impactful.

We're incredibly grateful for GH's double investment—both their financial support and their time and energy. Thanks to their generosity, more families will be able to keep their beloved pets fed and cared for during difficult times.

Thank you, GH, for helping us care for every member of the family, including the four-legged ones! 🐕🐈

Learn how your company can get involved by contacting Rachel at [email protected].

06/10/2026

A new Brookings report found that nearly half of U.S. households don't earn enough to cover basic needs—even with people working hard and inflation cooling.

As one researcher noted, many families are living "on the financial edge," where even a small increase in expenses can create real hardship.

At SHIM, we see this reality firsthand. The families who come to us are working hard, yet many are still struggling to afford food, housing, child care, and other basic needs. That's why access to essential services and community support remains so important.

NPR

A new report shows that nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities in 2024.

06/10/2026

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Not all superheroes wear capes. Some carry case files, answer crisis calls and show up every day for our neighbors.

Our incredible team works tirelessly behind the scenes to fight food insecurity, prevent utility shutoffs, stop evictions, connect families to critical resources, and help people navigate some of life's toughest challenges. When a neighbor is facing a crisis, our staff members step in with compassion, expertise, and determination.

Every day, they help keep food on tables, lights on in homes, and roofs over families' heads. They are problem-solvers, advocates, and champions for our community. 😊

We're proud to celebrate the real-life superheroes who make our mission possible. Thank you to our dedicated staff for your unwavering commitment to helping neighbors in need and making our community stronger every single day. ❤️

If you're interested in joining our growing team, check out our employment opportunities at https://bit.ly/3OmyCt9.

06/07/2026

☀️ Summer should be a time for kids to play, learn, and grow- not worry about where their next meal will come from. With schools closed, many children lose access to the breakfasts and lunches they count on each day, making community support more important than ever. Add to that increased fuel costs, grocery prices, and other household expenses leading to more of our neighbors struggling to make ends meet and turning to SHIM for support. We’ve seen a 10% increase in pantry participation just in the last few months!

🚨 The need is growing—and we need your help today.

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors like Community Bank, every gift made during this campaign will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact on local families facing food insecurity!

Your donation today can helps ensure no neighbor is turned away.

🎁 A $50 gift becomes $100.
🎁 A $100 gift becomes $200.
🎁 A $250 gift becomes $500.

Every dollar matters. Every gift helps. Every donation is doubled.

👉 Make your matched gift today and help us meet this moment together: https://bit.ly/3QlYXh0.

06/06/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible Chatham University Alumni Association who recently spent time volunteering in SHIM's food pantries!

Your willingness to roll up your sleeves and support our neighbors makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve. From stocking shelves to organizing food and helping ensure our pantries run smoothly, your dedication and generosity help strengthen our community.

We're grateful for your partnership and commitment to service. Together, we're helping create a more welcoming and food-secure community for all. 🥰

Learn more about volunteering at www.shimcares.org/volunteer.