Updates
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Leon Ford’s Birthday Celebration!
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 Continue reading…
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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…
