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.
Core Programs
Healing a Community One Person at a Time!
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The Seniors Going Strong program includes health education, living a holistic, healthy lifestyle, exercise fitness, and nutrition education.
Presentations cover a range of topics: dementia, Alzheimer's, chronic illnesses (e.g., high blood pressure), art therapy, music, and dance workshops. Social healing is an evolution of empowerment, healing mind, body, and spirit, changing the way we think about our future. Once a month, every 3rd Friday 11a-1p (TBD) outside of the Hazelwood Community, every 1st Friday 11a-1p inside of the community (TBD).
Visit the Calendar for upcoming Seniors Going Strong opportunities.
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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.
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Spring 2024 Kinship Program: March 13 - April 17, every Wednesday 4 - 6 pm
At Jada House International, we understand that navigating the challenges of caregiving in underserved neighborhoods can be overwhelming. Complimentary to our mission, we provide affirming support through our Kinship Program, specifically tailored for grandparents raising grandchildren, first-time mothers, and siblings shouldering the responsibility of younger loved ones.
The Kinship Program is a 6-week program designed to help grandparents, first-time mothers, or siblings who are facing a variety of difficulties as they adjust to their duties as primary caregivers to their children, grandchildren, or siblings. Throughout the year, Jada House will implement 3 seasonal cohorts (spring, summer, and autumn). The program will consist of 7-15 participants who meet once a week for 6 weeks every Wednesday 4-6 pm. Integrated into the program will be reflections on Black history and relative social justice information, health education, technical instruction (that includes light computer/phone navigation classes, fraud scam awareness, and social media tips), art therapy, workforce hub, mental health, and on-site childcare options.
Jada House International is your partner in empowerment, providing the resources and community you need to navigate life’s journey successfully. Together, we'll build stronger families and brighter futures. Enroll today and embark on a path of positive change!
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Our JADA GEMS program is designed to assist students in navigating the increasing responsibility of getting older and prepares them to make responsible life decisions as it relates to career/work readiness, social dynamics, money management, having a moral compass and values. After participating in the program students should be able to demonstrate increased levels of healthy work ethics, interpersonal skills, and responsible personal decision making. JADA GEMS program duration is twice a week from 3:45 -6:00pm for 3 weeks at Hazelwood Propel Middle School. All students will be served dinners and are responsible for their own transportation. Limited space is available so secure your child a spot for this empowering opportunity!
“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.