JADA House focuses on providing quality programming to Hazelwood youth and adult groups every week with a specific focus on education, social impact and engagement, career guidance and exposure, and acts as a community support group to express one's difficulties and stressors. Our programming is designed to increase self-esteem, encourage creative thinking, and ultimately create a sense of community in a safe and open environment for all.

JADA House primarily works with African Americans but is open and willing to work with all people regardless of race, religion, age, gender, and social standing. Please see below for our core programming and annual events.

  • Our Kinship Program is a compassionate support group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. We provide a welcoming space for them to connect, share experiences, and gain access to helpful resources. Through guided discussions, educational workshops, and fellowship gatherings, grandparents receive the emotional and practical support they need to balance caregiving with self-care—building stronger, more resilient families in the process.

  • Seniors Going Strong helps older adults stay active, informed, and socially connected. We offer wellness workshops, art therapy sessions, and health education presentations that focus on topics such as brain health, nutrition, and maintaining overall wellness. These gatherings also create opportunities for friendship, learning, and laughter—reminding our seniors that staying strong means staying engaged and valued within their community.

  • Our JADA GEMS program prepares middle school students for future success through afterschool learning, mentorship, and hands-on exploration. In partnership with Carnegie Mellon University Robotics, Girls of Steel, STEM Biology Tech, and CCAC, students develop real-world skills in STEM, robotics, financial education, and the trades. The program encourages confidence, teamwork, and leadership—empowering youth to dream big and see their potential as future innovators and community changemakers.

  • This weekly program provides a place for adults to have a safe environment where they can speak freely about a variety of topics focused on the community. This program serves adult every week. (Ages 19+)

    Visit the Calendar to register for upcoming Adult Night Mondays.

Core Programs

Healing a Community One Person at a Time!

“JADA House overall is a peaceful, safe, happy place to be where you can change and become a better person. We uplift each other. And you have the opportunity to get connected to people and have fun while doing it.”

— TaShay

Seniors Going Strong Luncheon

Each year, our Senior Luncheon includes health education, nutrition, and love for our seniors. We provide a catered meal, live musical entertainment, raffle prizes, and take-home gifts.

Back to School Blast Off! August

This program is meant to give at-risk kids a successful start to the year. Families receive backpacks stuffed with school supplies. The event also includes a DJ and other forms and live entertainment.

“Each and every year, I cry afterward because I am so overwhelmed with the love.”

- Founder/Executive Director, Terri Shields

Love Gift Giveaway, December Toy Drive

This program provides Pittsburgh-area children with gifts during the holiday season. Free and open to the public, Love Gift Giveaway offers toys, coats, and hot chocolate for kids.