The celebration at Preeti’s Pitt LLC was a powerful night of community, gratitude, and purpose in honor of Leon Ford turning 33. Surrounded by friends, family, and supporters, the evening celebrated growth, resilience, and shared accomplishments. With drinks flowing behind the bar and a guest bartender series led by Vernard Alexander (joined by Brandi Fisher […]
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LOUDER! 2026 Gala
A Night That Refused to Whisper LOUDER! was never meant to be quiet. Hosted by activist and visionary Leon Ford and held inside the elegant ballroom at Rivers Casino, this year’s LOUDER! Gala became something more than a fundraiser. It became a declaration. A declaration that courage deserves a microphone. That community deserves investment. And […]
The Hear Foundation and Leon Ford partners with PPS to mentor high school students
Leon Ford, co-founder of The Hear Foundation, has teamed up with the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division to mentor students in the district’s Emergency Response Technology (ERT) program. The ERT program — offered at Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School — prepares students for entry-level careers in emergency services, including firefighting, EMS, […]
Stuff a Store Delivery Day
This past weekend, we joined local public safety professionals officers to deliver wrapped gifts collected during Stuff a Store to families in their neighborhoods. This heartwarming effort, organized by law enforcement, shows the power of community when we come together with love and purpose. A huge thank you to everyone who donated, wrapped, and shared […]
#ITSNEEDED Photo Gallery
The Hear Foundation’s #ITSNEEDED Conference was an incredible success, and we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us to build unity and understanding. We are so proud that the #ITSNEEDED Conference is part of the Gwen’s Girls weeklong celebration dedicated to empowering young women and promoting positive change in our communities. It’s an honor to […]
A Safer Pennsylvania: Steel City Edition
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 Public Safety Professionals Chief Larry Scirotto, […]
