Za'kiyah House

Za'kiyah House We demonstrate they aren’t alone, and holistic, understanding support awaits them to engage in a better way of life.

Mission

Our Mission at Za’kiyah House is to reduce homelessness, recidivism, and addiction through caring relationships, holistic community support, and necessary tools to empower individuals to find freedom. Organization Description

Za’kiyah House is a black-led, power-building organization that provides support services to persons experiencing homelessness, drug addiction, and re-entry in Pittsburgh. For over six years, Za’kiyah House has coordinated partnerships and resources to address the needs with minimal financial resources, and strong community partnerships. We began with drug recovery outreach events alongside cross-sector community partners, and have since grown to include two sober transitional houses, a life skills workshop series, a support group for grieving parents (Come Heal with Me), and mutual aid where we’re able to provide support. Our two locations offer comprehensive case management, counseling and crisis intervention, resources and referrals, education, and support groups in an effort to break the cycle of poverty by addressing its root causes. We recognize the relationship between incarceration, drug abuse and homelessness and the special need to address individuals facing these three conditions, empower them, and surround them with a supportive community. Unlike most facilities, we are run in community contexts, with staff connected to the population we serve as survivors of the same systems they are navigating and residents of the areas where many of our clients live. With this cultural competence, our staff is uniquely able to empower individuals, while modeling that they too can successfully live a life full of possibilities. Our housing services benefit people returning from jail, prison, or rehab—or referrals from other agencies supporting populations without stable housing. Our residents are between 18-65 years old and have a baseline ability to physically care for themselves (and as it pertains to their mental health and behavioral presentations). The population we serve is 90% Black from low income house holds.

09/12/2026

Recovery does not have to be a solo journey.

Recovery coaching and peer support connect people with someone who has lived experience and understands the road. A recovery coach is not a therapist or doctor, and peer support is not a replacement for clinical care. Instead, these non-clinical supports offer encouragement, accountability, and a trusted person to walk alongside you.

A recovery coach or peer supporter may help you set personal goals, prepare for and attend appointments, build healthy routines, find community resources, and stay encouraged through the challenges and progress of recovery. Sometimes, having someone who listens without judgment can make the next step feel less overwhelming.

Support may be available through Za’kiyah House, Sojourner House, Crossroads, and county Single County Authorities. Many recovery coaching and peer support services are free or low-cost, depending on the program and county.

Recovery is personal, and support should meet you where you are. Inbox The Sanctuary or Za’kiyah House to participate in National Recovery Month Daily Support or learn more. Please share this message if it could help someone you love.

Every step forward matters. 💜Thirty days. Sixty days. Ninety days. A first job. Completing a GED. Mending a relationship...
09/12/2026

Every step forward matters. 💜

Thirty days. Sixty days. Ninety days. A first job. Completing a GED. Mending a relationship. Showing up to a meeting when it would have been easier to stay home.

These milestones may look different for everyone, but each one is proof of courage, commitment, and growth. Recovery does not require having everything figured out. It starts with one reachable goal, one day, and one step at a time.

At Za'kiyah House, we walk alongside residents of Richards Place in Homewood and Donnelle Safe Haven in North Braddock as they set meaningful goals, recognize their progress, and build momentum toward stability and independence. We celebrate the small wins because small wins become lasting change. ✨

Alongside our community partners Sojourner House and Crossroads, we remain committed to supporting people in recovery with care, encouragement, and connection.

What milestone are you proud of today? Inbox Za'kiyah House if you want to participate in National Recovery Month support or learn more. Please share with someone who needs a reminder that recovery is possible. 🤝🏽

09/11/2026

When a loved one’s case remains unsolved, the waiting can feel like a daily battle. Families may carry grief, ambiguous loss, and uncertainty while continuing to seek answers. Closure may not come quickly, or at all, and that pain is real. Wanting answers does not make your family a burden.

Mutual support can help, especially with people who understand the long road. Families may choose to connect with advocates, detectives, or prosecutors to keep a case active and current. Witnesses can also share information through official channels or available anonymous tip options. This is general community information, not legal advice, and available support may vary.

Advocacy looks different for every family. Some focus on policy, some on community awareness, and some on honoring their loved one’s memory. Every path is valid. While seeking answers, please remember that caring for your mental health, sleep, and support network matters too. You are allowed to hold hope and grief at the same time.

During National Recovery Month, Za’kiyah House, Sojourner House, and Crossroads encourage families to lean on community and support groups. Come Heal With Me at Za’kiyah House offers a safe, non-judgmental space for people grieving a loss to gun violence.

Inbox The Sanctuary or Za’kiyah House to participate in Daily Support or learn more. Please share this message with a family who may need support. 💜

Recovery is stronger when we share it. 💜On Saturday, September 19, neighbors, friends, families, and community partners ...
09/11/2026

Recovery is stronger when we share it. 💜

On Saturday, September 19, neighbors, friends, families, and community partners will come together for Recovery on Frankstown: a day to encourage one another, build connection, and remind each other that no one has to walk alone.

Join us from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM as Za’kiyah House, Sojourner House, and Crossroads come together in support of healing, recovery, and a stronger community.

Who would you bring with you on September 19: a friend, neighbor, or loved one who could use a day of encouragement and connection? Tag them in the comments, share this post, and make a plan to show up together. 🤝🏽

Interested in participating, volunteering, or getting involved? Inbox Za’kiyah House. 💜

Recovery is a journey, not a single day. 💜Join Za’kiyah House, Sojourner House, and Crossroads for Recovery on Frankstow...
09/11/2026

Recovery is a journey, not a single day. 💜

Join Za’kiyah House, Sojourner House, and Crossroads for Recovery on Frankstown on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Frankstown Avenue area of Pittsburgh.

This gathering is an opportunity to connect with resources, build supportive relationships, and take the next step toward healing and stability. But the support does not end at 4 PM.

The connections made at Recovery on Frankstown can lead to continued support through Za’kiyah House’s residential recovery housing, Come Heal With Me support group, community outreach, recovery events, and trusted community partners. Whether you are re-entering society, navigating addiction recovery, grieving a loved one, or supporting someone you care about, you do not have to walk this journey alone.

Inbox Za’kiyah House if you would like to participate or learn more. Please share with someone who may need a continued circle of support. 🤝🏾💜

What does lasting support look like for you or someone you love?

09/10/2026

Anger is a human emotion, not a failure. ❤️

During recovery and re-entry, frustrations can build quickly: searching for housing, looking for work, rebuilding relationships, or trying to move forward when progress feels slow. Feeling angry does not make you a bad person, and it does not erase the work you have already done.

Anger can be information. Before reacting, try giving yourself a pause. Take a breath, step away for a moment, or get some fresh air. Ask yourself what may be underneath the anger, hurt, fear, frustration, or disappointment. Write it down, move your body, or talk it out with someone you trust or a counselor.

Learning new ways to respond takes practice. You do not have to handle every moment perfectly. Each pause is a chance to choose what comes next. 🌱

Za’kiyah House, Sojourner House, and Crossroads are here to help connect our community with support when big feelings feel overwhelming.

Inbox The Sanctuary or Za’kiyah House to participate in National Recovery Month Daily Support or learn more. If this message may help someone, please share it. 🤝

09/10/2026

Recovery is stronger when we come together. 💜

Join Za’kiyah House, Sojourner House, and Crossroads for Recovery on Frankstown on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM.

This warm, community-centered outreach event is an opportunity for Pittsburgh neighbors to connect with helpful resources, build relationships, support one another, and celebrate the hope found in recovery. Everyone deserves access to care, encouragement, and a supportive path forward.

Through our holistic approach, Za’kiyah House supports individuals navigating recovery and reentry, including through residential recovery housing at Richards Place in Homewood and Donnelle Safe Haven in North Braddock.

Come out, bring a neighbor, and help us uplift recovery across our community. Please inbox Za’kiyah House if you would like to participate or learn more. 🤝🏾💜

09/10/2026

Mark your calendar! 💜 The 2026 Pittsburgh Recovery Walk is happening Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at 1201 Waterfront Place in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Strip District: and everyone is welcome! 🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏽‍♂️

This free, family-friendly National Recovery Month celebration will include:
✨ A Resource Fair featuring 90+ local organizations
🎤 Speakers and personal recovery stories
🏆 Pittsburgh Recovery Awards
🎶 Music and food trucks
🎈 Kids’ activities
🤝 A community-wide, mile-long walk

Join Za’kiyah House, Sojourner House, Crossroads, and neighbors from across the region as we celebrate recovery, connect with life-changing resources, reduce stigma, and show that no one recovers alone. 💛



Inbox Za’kiyah House to participate or learn more( we’d love to see you there!)

09/09/2026

You are not the worst thing you have ever done. 💜

On the recovery journey, self-forgiveness means being honest about the past without allowing shame to decide your future.

Guilt says, “I did something harmful.” Shame says, “I am bad. I am hopeless.” Those are not the same. Guilt can guide us toward accountability, making amends where possible, and choosing different actions. Shame keeps us stuck in self-punishment and tells us we are beyond healing.

You can acknowledge what happened, take responsibility, repair what you can, and still believe you are worthy of compassion. Your past actions are part of your story: but they do not have to be your identity.

Today, practice speaking to yourself with the same patience you would offer someone you love. Healing includes learning to make room for grace. 🤍

Inbox Za’kiyah House to participate in National Recovery Month Daily Support with The Sanctuary or to learn more. 🙏🏽

Sometimes the first step toward healing is simply showing up: and knowing you won’t have to do it alone. 💛Join us for Re...
09/09/2026

Sometimes the first step toward healing is simply showing up: and knowing you won’t have to do it alone. 💛

Join us for Recovery on Frankstown at The Sanctuary on Saturday, September 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This community gathering, hosted in collaboration with Sojourner House, Za’kiyah House, and Crossroads, is a space for connection, encouragement, recovery support, wellness, and reentry resources.

What kind of connection would help you feel more supported right now: a listening ear, a new resource, a recovery community, or someone who understands your journey?

Share your thoughts in the comments, tag someone who may benefit, and help us spread the word. If you’re interested in participating or getting involved, inbox Za’kiyah House. We’d love to connect with you!

Address

7729 Susquehanna Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15208

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+14123539365

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