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How Nonprofits Impact Communities

How Nonprofits Impact Communities

The impact that nonprofits can have on their communities is invaluable. We've found this to be as true at SHP as it is for other nonprofits that serve their communities. Soup kitchens that feed the hungry of their communities. Homeless shelters that offer safety,...

What is a Nonprofit? A Guide to Nonprofit Terminology

What is a Nonprofit? A Guide to Nonprofit Terminology

In the United States of America, there are over 1.3 million nonprofit organizations, and they are known for the good that they do in the world and the positive impact that they have on the lives of others, the environment, the economy, and the strength they bring to...

How to Support Nonprofits Affected By COVID-19

How to Support Nonprofits Affected By COVID-19

The current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every person, every industry, and every organization in myriad ways. For nonprofit organizations, stay-at-home orders, concerns over the virus's spread, and economic fears all add up to a new world of...

Family Volunteering Makes a Big Difference

Family Volunteering Makes a Big Difference

Many children sleep on a floor or couch or share a bed, often without a pillow or blanket, let alone any sufficient bedding. Especially in the cold winter nights, the need for a comfortable place to sleep to be refreshed to attend school and find joy in play is...

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...