About Us
Transforming Lives by Providing Prescription Hearing Aids to Those in Need
Our Story: The Journey of Help America Hear
Founded in 2004 as the Foundation for Sight & Sound, Help America Hear began with a mission to raise funds for other nonprofits, supporting initiatives that positively impacted both the vision and hearing communities.
Over the years, the organization evolved, shifting its focus from grants to developing its own impactful programs, including The Library Project, Trek Program, Scholarship Program, and the Help America Hear Program.
By 2018, the Board of Directors recognized the challenge of serving two distinct communities effectively. To maximize impact, the organization made a pivotal decision—to focus solely on hearing health. This shift allowed us to build stronger partnerships, expand resources, and deliver direct assistance to those in need.
In March 2019, Help America Hear Inc. became a legally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit in New York State. Today, our mission is clear: to provide prescription hearing aids to qualified individuals facing financial hardship and to support students with hearing loss through our scholarship program, empowering them to pursue their educational dreams.
Through dedication, innovation, and community support, we continue to restore the gift of hearing—one individual at a time.
Our Programs: Transforming Lives Through Hearing Assistance
Since our inception, Help America Hear has been committed to making hearing accessibility a reality for those in need. Our programs have evolved over the years to provide life-changing support to individuals with hearing loss.
2009 – The Help America Hear Program
Launched to provide prescription hearing aids to men, women, and children across the nation who face financial hardship and cannot obtain them independently.
2011 – Scholarship Programs
Introduced by the Foundation for Sight & Sound, these scholarships initially supported vision and hearing-challenged high school seniors as they embarked on their college journeys.
2019 – The Help America Hear Scholarship
Redesigned to focus exclusively on students with hearing loss, this program now provides not only a financial scholarship but also state-of-the-art prescription hearing aids, ensuring recipients have the tools they need to succeed in college.
Through these initiatives, we continue to break down barriers, restore the gift of hearing, and empower individuals to embrace life’s opportunities to the fullest.
We are thrilled to announce the deserving recipients of the Help America Hear Scholarship for the 2022/23 academic year. First launched in 2011, this scholarship forms an integral part of our educational outreach.