South Hills Interfaith Movement
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2023-2026
Multi-year Grant:
Holistic Household Stability – SHIM helps meet the critical needs of individuals and families in crisis by providing resources through its network of food pantries and a clothing closet as well as utility assistance programs, service coordination and emergency financial assistance.
2025
Falk Facilities and Technology Improvement Fund:
SHIM will install a large walk-in freezer to expand food storage capacity and meet growing demand at its main pantry location.
2024
Falk Facilities and Technology Improvement Fund:
This grant will fund the installation of 24/7 food lockers at SHIM, to address the stigma often associated with accessing social services for basic needs. The lockers will provide community members with convenient, around-the-clock access to free and fresh food so they can pick up what they need privately, on their own schedule and with dignity. By offering flexibility and anonymity, the program expands access to healthy food so that more individuals and families can meet their basic needs without hesitation or fear of judgment.
2024
Welcome Back Summer:
This grant helps fund SHIM’s summer camp, which is designed to support k-12 children from refugee families in the greater Pittsburgh region. The program addresses key challenges such as economic, academic and cultural barriers, while providing a safe and enriching environment where participants can learn, grow and build confidence over the summer months.
2023
Welcome Back Summer:
This grant supports SHIM’s summer camp, which addresses the unique challenges faced by refugee children in the South Hills — the area with the highest concentration of refugees in greater Pittsburgh. Funding supports camp counselors, engaging field trips, nutritious snacks and kindergarten readiness activities that build a strong foundation for learning. To celebrate the campers’ hard work and foster lasting connections, the summer concludes with a group outing to an escape room and hibachi restaurant.