Breaking Down Barriers to Hearing Care
Hearing Health supports communication, social interaction, independence, access to education and employment, mental health, and cognition. Yet for too many, access to hearing care is still out of reach. The HearUP program exists to change that.
HearUP supports individuals in our community living with impactful hearing loss who lack access to essential care. That includes people actively seeking employment, recent immigrants adjusting to life in a new country, and others for whom untreated hearing loss creates daily challenges. These communication barriers can isolate individuals from their communities and prevent them from contributing their full potential to society.
HearUP is Here to Bridge Gaps
Hearing care isn’t just about hearing aids—it’s about access, and access is shaped by more than finances. Physical location, lack of transportation, and long distances from care can be limiting. So can the need for support from others—especially when attending appointments requires a loved one to take time off work. Time, trust, space, and knowledge also matter. If someone doesn’t know what help is available, doesn’t trust the system, or doesn’t have the time or flexibility to seek care, their hearing—and quality of life—may continue to suffer.
HearUP is here to bridge these gaps. Through community partnerships and small donations, we help provide hearing assessments, hearing aids, and follow-up care to those who would otherwise go without. Every person we support brings us closer to a society where hearing care is not a privilege, but a right.
Together, we can build a world where everyone can be heard.
The Power of Small Donations
When you donate to HearUP, you’re not just funding hearing tests or devices—you’re restoring connection, confidence, and opportunity for someone who has been living in silence.
How Your Donation Helps HearUP
Your donation to HearUP does more than provide hearing support—it helps people reconnect with life.
When someone is living with untreated hearing loss, everyday experiences become isolating. Conversations fade. Job opportunities slip away. Even asking for help can feel overwhelming.
But your generosity helps change that. Even small donations go a long way when pooled together!
Here’s what your support makes possible:
Access to care — You help individuals who can’t afford hearing support finally get the assessments, devices, and follow-up care they need.
️Better communication — You help break the silence for those who struggle to speak with their loved ones, apply for jobs, or participate in their communities.
Inclusion — You help recent immigrants and underserved individuals overcome language and cultural barriers by making it easier to hear, understand, and be understood.
Restored dignity — You help people feel confident, empowered, and included—no longer held back by something invisible but life-altering.
Your support gives someone the chance to hear laughter again. To connect in the classroom. To understand instructions at work. To feel seen, valued, and heard.
This is more than a donation. It’s a lifeline.
Thank you for helping us build a world where hearing care is not a privilege—but a right.
Why Pittsburgh Businesses Should Support HearUP
Supporting HearUP isn’t just an act of kindness—it’s an investment in a stronger, more inclusive Pittsburgh. When local businesses donate to help provide hearing aids, they create meaningful, visible change right in their own backyard.
1. Strengthening the Local Workforce
Untreated hearing loss is a major barrier to employment. By helping someone access hearing care, your business supports individuals who are ready and eager to join the workforce. This means more skilled, capable workers for local businesses—and a more inclusive job market overall.
2. Building Community Goodwill
Today’s customers care about the values behind the businesses they support. When your company gives to HearUP, you demonstrate a commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and community care. It’s a powerful message that resonates with customers, clients, and employees.
3. Local Impact You Can See
Unlike large-scale charities, HearUP is rooted in Pittsburgh. Your donations stay in the region and directly support residents—people you may meet at your business, in your neighborhood, or at local events. You’re helping real people in real ways.
4. Tax-Deductible Giving
HearUP operates under a charitable organization, which means your donations may be tax-deductible. It’s a win-win: make a difference and receive a financial benefit at the end of the year.
5. Partnership & Recognition Opportunities
Businesses that donate can be publicly acknowledged on HearUP materials, social media, and at community events. Whether you sponsor a hearing aid for one individual or become an annual supporter, we’re proud to highlight your generosity.
Make a Difference
Make a sound investment in your community. Join fellow Pittsburghers and local businesses in supporting HearUp—because everyone deserves to be heard.
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