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Choosing a Cause to Donate to in 2021

Choosing a Cause to Donate to in 2021

This year provides another opportunity for you to give back to your community. Are you looking for ways to donate hours or financially this year? Do you have new goals for contributing to families in your community? Whether you are looking to give back as an...

StorageMart Partners with SHP

StorageMart Partners with SHP

We are proud to announce a new partnership with StorageMart to provide beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor in our towns. StorageMart saw the need for beds for kids in their cities and through their charitable initiative called Store It Forward, has stepped up...

Humans Helping Humans

Humans Helping Humans

As a parent struggling to make ends meet, one of the most gut-wrenching things that can happen is to have someone deny you and your family help because you don't believe the same things they do, look the way they want you to, or affiliate with the things they do....

The Effects of Kids Sleeping on the Floor

The Effects of Kids Sleeping on the Floor

Did you know that, all across America, kids from needy or struggling families are sleeping on the floor because they don't have a safe, comfortable bed? Today we'll take a closer look at the National Bed Crisis, what it means for kids, and how you can help. Real Costs...

Upgrade Your Resume with Volunteer Experience

Upgrade Your Resume with Volunteer Experience

Whether you're entering the workforce for the first time, looking for a new position, or getting back into the swing of things after some time off, you're probably wondering how to make your resume stand out from the crowd. Believe it or not, there's a straightforward...

Why Volunteering Looks Good on College Applications

Why Volunteering Looks Good on College Applications

You probably know that volunteering will look great on your college applications, but do you know why? Read on to find out how doing a good thing for your community can be a good thing for your education, too! What Colleges See Volunteering is one of those rare things...

Help Support SHP This GivingTuesday

Help Support SHP This GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday has become more than just a day to give to nonprofits that people believe in. It's become a global movement and one that SHP wants to invite you to be part of. Every year, families gather in their homes to give thanks for their blessings and celebrate...

Tips for First-Time Volunteers

Tips for First-Time Volunteers

Are you interested in volunteering but aren't sure where to start? Do you wonder which volunteer opportunities are right for you, your schedule, and your community? Worry no more! Today we're here with some tips for first-timers just like you, so you'll be ready to...

A Snapshot of How SHP’s Nonprofit Donations Are Used

You may wonder how SHP uses all the funds we receive from generous donors. Well, simply put, we aren’t like some nonprofits that use 90% for overhead with 10% actually going to the cause. In fact, we’re almost the exact opposite of those other nonprofits. We have...

Why Local Volunteering Matters

Why Local Volunteering Matters

There are so many volunteer opportunities available these days that it can be challenging to know where to start. After all, you can't help everyone, even though you might want to. The good news, though, is that you don't have to let that stress you out. Finding a...