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Pittsburgh • Temporary housing + supportive pathways

Stability changes everything.

Livin the RIGHTWAY provides safe temporary housing and a dignity-first path forward—built by someone who has lived it. We exist because our founder needed this kind of organization, and it didn't exist.

Safe temporary housing

A stable place to reset and rebuild.

Structure + accountability

Routine that supports real change.

Supportive pathways

Connections to work, care, and community.

Homeless encampment under a Pittsburgh bridge — the reality we're working to change

The reality

This is what homelessness looks like in Pittsburgh.

Tent camps under bridges. People surviving without shelter, safety, or a path forward. We know this reality firsthand — and we're building the alternative.

Our mission

A dignity-first foundation of housing, structure, and security.

Livin the RIGHTWAY exists to help people experiencing homelessness take their first step back toward stability. We provide safe temporary housing and supportive pathways—not quick fixes.

Our approach is built on empathy and accountability: structure, routine, and real opportunities for change. We're not a traditional homeless services organization—we're built by someone who lived through housing instability and chose to reach back.

Safe place to reset

Temporary housing that creates breathing room and stability.

Pathways forward

Support that connects people to work, care, and community.

Homeless encampment under a Pittsburgh bridge

The problem

Life under a bridge isn't living.

Mini houses community — colorful tiny homes with porches

The solution

A dignified place to rebuild.

How it works

Temporary housing with structure—so people can rebuild.

We focus on normalcy: a safe place to sleep, a routine that supports progress, and a clear path toward independence.

1

Stabilize

Safe temporary housing, basic needs, and a consistent environment.

2

Build structure

Routine, accountability, and supportive guidance—without judgment.

3

Move forward

Connections to work, healthcare, and community resources that help create long-term stability.

Mini house under construction

What support can include

  • Utilities, maintenance, and a stable living environment
  • Support services and community connections
  • Volunteer and partner involvement
Proposed 8-home tiny village on a Pittsburgh lot — transitional housing, job training, and community

Our vision

Proposed tiny village communities in Pittsburgh

Transitional housing, job training areas, shared facilities, and community gardens — all on revitalized Pittsburgh lots. Participants help build these homes, gaining trade skills and a sense of ownership.

Impact

Your support becomes a safe place—and a real next step.

Donations and partnerships help cover housing costs, utilities, maintenance, basic living needs, and the support that keeps people moving forward.

Donation jar with coins

Sponsor a housing unit

Help fund a safe temporary housing space and the support around it.

Cover a month of utilities

Keep the lights on, the heat running, and the environment stable.

Provide essentials

Support basic needs and program supplies that restore dignity.

Volunteer your skills

Property clean-ups, light renovations, outreach, admin help, and skilled trades.

Ready to help?

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or partner—we'd love to hear from you.

Contact

Reach out. We'll respond.

If you want to volunteer, partner, donate, or learn more about the mission, send a message here.

Email:

[email protected]

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA