The Hear Foundation was honored to attend A Safer Pennsylvania: Steel City Edition this past Friday, standing alongside Pittsburgh’s grassroots organizations, faith leaders, and city officials to address the urgent issue of gun violence. Our board members, including Allegheny County Department of Human Services Director Erin Dalton and Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto, participated in […]
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Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders: Pittsburgh Students Participate in National Black Law Enforcement Conference
In a powerful demonstration of commitment to justice and community building, The Hear Foundation proudly supported five students from Pittsburgh Public Schools as they attended the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Conference in New Orleans. This sold-out event, renowned for bringing together law enforcement professionals and community advocates from across the nation, […]
The Hear Foundation and Breaking Barriers to host the #ITSNEEDED Conference
When: October 27th, 2024, Where: Duquesne University 600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Join us for the #ITSNEEDED Conference, where communities come together to build unity and understanding. This conference is dedicated to fostering relationships, building growth, and learning from one another. In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, we believe that unity is […]
Ten years after being shot by Pittsburgh police, The Hear Foundation Co-founder Leon Ford marks anniversary with donation of clothing worn that night to the Heinz History Center, discussion on trauma and resilience, announcement of new community grants
PITTSBURGH (November 11, 2022) – On the 10-year anniversary of the date that he was shot by Pittsburgh police in a case of mistaken identity, international speaker, author, and entrepreneur LeonFord today announced that he would be donating the clothing he wore that night to the Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center. The announcement was […]
A Recap of our Launch Event
On June 22, 2022, more than 150 business and community leaders, activists, government officials, clergy, police officers and young people came together at the August Wilson Center tolearn about the launch of The Hear Foundation and its efforts to build a safer, stronger community for all. The standing room only crowd heard Leon Ford’s personal […]
Press release: New Foundation Dedicated to Police-Community Collaboration Launches in Pittsburgh, Announces “Summer of Healing” Grants
The Hear Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated exclusively to fostering collaboration between law enforcement, city officials, community groups, and residents in order to build a safe, thriving community for all, launched today in Pittsburgh and announced the recipients of its inaugural Summer of Healing community grants.
