Updates
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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 Continue reading…
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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, Continue reading…
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Stuff-A-Store 2025
The Hear Foundation was proud to sponsor Stuff-A-Store, a holiday tradition rooted in service, legacy, and community care. The program was founded by the late Detective Jimmy Cvetic of the Allegheny County Public Safety Professionals Department, who believed that building trust between law enforcement and the community starts with showing up for children, especially during Continue reading…
