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Becky Henninger, SHIM garden coordinator, takes part in the
presentation.
Difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have put a greater focus on what the South Hills Interfaith Movement means for the community at large.
âAt SHIM, we saw more than 5,000 people turn to us for help for the very first time,â executive director Jim Guffey said. âPeople who had never had to ask for help reached out to receive food, clothing, financial and utility assistance, help in their rent and assistance in navigating the challenging world of virtual school for their children.
He led off of the variety of speakers featured in Celebrate the South Hills with SHIM @home, an hourlong video that streamed June 17 in place of the annual in-person fundraiser for the 53-year-old human services nonprofit. Thanks to the communityâs generosity, the virtual event generated $101,861.
Submitted by Kelly Kuhn
Submitted by Kelly Kuhn
Bethel Park residents Juliette Hall, 9, Maddie Hall, 7, and Aubrey Kuhn, 9, open a bin for a food drive by the Kuhn family.
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Aubrey Kuhn, 9, left, receives a food donation from George Washington Elemenetary classmate Kylie Lang, 9, both of Bethel Park.
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Aubrey Kuhn saw news reports in the early stages of the pandemic last May and how many families were going hungry as a result.
“It made me really sad, so I wanted to do a food drive for my eighth birthday,” said the Bethel Park elementary student. “It made me so happy to help people that I wanted to do it again for my ninth.”
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Eligibility requirements are met if at least one person in a household qualifies for unemployment or has suffered financially because of the covid-19 pandemic and if the household income is below 80% of the median income for Allegheny County. A family of four can be eligible if their income is less than $66,400.
Before applying, a person should have an unemployment determination letter, a copy of their lease agreement, utility bills, tax forms and pay stubs to prove their income, along with Social Security numbers for each person in the household.
Applications are only accepted online. Those who need help should call 412-248-0021.