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Updates
‘Poverty and racism is trauma’…Erica Givner, Leon Ford keynote the NAMI Black Mental Health Summit
The Pittsburgh Courier highlights Leon Ford’s participation as the morning keynote during NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Keystone Pennsylvania’s third annual Black Mental Health Summit, held at the Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg, July 10. Read the full article.
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 Police Chief Larry Scirotto, participated in […]
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 Launches Cops In Corners with Team 412 Boxing
Local athletes from Team 412 Boxing will be honored for their outstanding performance at the USA Boxing Junior Olympics in late June. During this celebration, The Hear Foundation will introduce the Cops in Corners program with a $30,000 Impact Grant check presentation to Team 412 Boxing, and also premiere a new video showcasing the program. […]
Leon Ford Attends African American Male Wellness Agency Black Men’s Wellness Day
On July 27, 2024, the community gathered at Westinghouse Park for a significant event: Black Men’s Wellness Day. Organized by the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA), this day was dedicated to promoting health and wellness among Black men, a demographic often underserved in healthcare. A Day of Health and Unity From early morning, Westinghouse […]