The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) announced today that it has honored Leon Ford with the Anthem Community Impact Award for his work to promote racial justice, holistic wellness, and sustainable and actionable police reform.
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Media: Leon Ford takes on new role with Hear Foundation
NEXTpittsburgh sits down for exclusive interviews with the staff of The Hear Foundation.
The Hear Foundation Appoints Cynthia Haines President and CEO; Co-founder Leon Ford Named Director of External Affairs
Changes mark continued growth for first and only nonprofit in Pittsburgh dedicated to fostering positive relationships between Pittsburgh Police and residents; creating safe communities and bringing opportunities for healing and support to those impacted by trauma and violence
The Hear Foundation Presents $200,000 in Community Microgrants to Programs Building Peace, Safety through Positive Engagements between Residents, Children, Youth and Pittsburgh Police
A total of 15 local nonprofits will receive funding to support their work in Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods to foster strong, positive relationships between Pittsburgh Police and local residents; create safe communities; and bring opportunities for healing and support to those impacted by trauma and violence.
The Hear Foundation Receives $20,000 McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund Award
The McNulty Foundation and Aspen Institute have named The Hear Foundation one of five emerging organizations to receive the 2023 McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund, an award presented to early-stage organizations that have demonstrated significant momentum with innovative models of change. The Hear Foundation will receive $20,000 in unrestricted funding to expand our work building safer […]
Forbes Names The Hear Foundation Co-founder Leon Ford to “30 Under 30” Class Of 2023
Program Recognizes Young Leaders Who Are Turning to Entrepreneurship to Solve the World’s Biggest Problems. On November 29, 2022, Forbes unveiled its 12th annual 30 Under 30 List for the Class of 2023, and named The Hear Foundation Co-founder Leon Ford to the prestigious list in the Social Impact category. Leon was selected for his […]
