FREE! APRIL 2020 Vol. 16, Issue 11
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Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Launches New Show Choir Page 11
South Park Author Launches Latest Novel Page 25
South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) Modifies Services During COVID-19 Outbreak
RMS 8th Graders Visit WWII Exhibit at Donora Library Page 32
‘Good Guys’ Luncheon Held in McMurray
Essential Programs and Services Will Continue Amid growing concerns about COVID-19, the health and safety of our community and staff remains SHIM's highest priority. We will continue to serve our neighbors and protect the most vulnerable among us. We realize that there are people who will be struggling for food, personal care items and other vital services. Therefore, essential programs such as our three food pantries and utility and financial assistance will continue in a modified capacity. SHIM Center will be closed to the public until further notice and the SHIM Family Center will be closed until April 14. For detailed information about our modified programs, please visit the website: www.shimcares.org/covid-19-resources. SHIM's staff will be working remotely and answering calls and emails in a timely manner. If you have any questions, please call our main office at 412854-9120 and select the extension for the appropriate staff person. Anyone in need of immediate assistance can contact United Way’s PA 21-1 Southwest by dialing 2-1-1, texting your zip code to 898-211, or visiting PA211sw.org.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals in Donora and Carroll Township Do you have a few hours a week to spare for a worthwhile cause? The Donora senior center is in desperate need of volunteers for their home delivered meals program for the Donora and Carroll township areas. (This program is also referred to “meals on wheels.”) The 3 routes take a little over an hour. You can volunteer once a week, once every other week, once a month. Mileage reimbursement is available for volunteers that drive. Drivers and runners are needed Mondays through Fridays. Please call the Donora Senior Center at 724-379-6446 or contact us at donorasr@sphs.org.
The ‘Good Guys Club’ recently held a luncheon at Atria’s Restaurant & Tavern in McMurray. Pictured above (from L to R) are: Tom Stephan of Charleroi, former Pirates’ pitcher Ron Necciai of Monongahela, Rob Rossi of Monongahela, NHL Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier and Ken Codeluppi, president of Wallfirma on Main Street in Monongahela. Sports figures, business leaders, physicians and educators speak at monthly sessions of the ‘Good Guys’ coordinated by Pittsburgh sports author and historian Jim O’Brien.