The Hear Foundation and Breaking Barriers to host the #ITSNEEDED Conference
When: October 27th, 2024, Where: Duquesne University 600 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Join us for the #ITSNEEDED Conference, where communities come together to build unity and understanding. This...
View ArticleLeon Ford Joins NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Black Mental Health Summit
Leon Ford’s dedication to promoting mental health awareness in the Black community shines at the NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Black Mental Health Summit. Through The Hear Foundation, we strive to create...
View ArticleLeon Ford Shares His Story at the 38th College Orientation Workshop Program
Leon Ford’s inspiring story of resilience captivated students at the 38th COW Program. His journey from victim to activist highlights our commitment to empowering youth and strengthening communities...
View ArticleLeon 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleEmpowering the Next Generation of Leaders: Pittsburgh Students Participate in...
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...
View ArticleA 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...
View Article‘Poverty and racism is trauma’…Erica Givner, Leon Ford keynote the NAMI Black...
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,...
View ArticleRegistration for the Citizens Police Academy & Student Police Academy is now...
This is an opportunity to for students and citizens to learn more about law enforcement and build relationships with Officers. CPA applications are being accepted until September 20, with classes...
View ArticleThe Hear Foundation Featured on the Black Arm of the Law Podcast
During the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Conference in New Orleans, our team and Pittsburgh Public Schools students were interviewed for the Black Arm of the Law...
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