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 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 […]
Actors channel Anne Frank and MLK to inspire youth through paired monologues
The Anne Frank Center USA and The Hear Foundation hosted a “Voices for Change” program on November 14 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. The event featured actors Amelia Dudley and Marcel Daly performing as Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr., bringing their writings and experiences to life through powerful monologues about […]
2025 ACAR Reentry Summit
The Allegheny County Anchored Reentry (ACAR) Coalition was launched to spark dialogue on how to collaborate in supporting reentry by aligning resources addressing unmet needs in our community by adequately serving previously incarcerated citizens. Join us April 25 at CCAC Allegheny for the ACAR Reentry Summit. The day will focus on resources and best practices […]
