We established the Live Better Foundation to help those who truly can’t afford hearing aids get the help they need, within the communities where we live and work. This non-profit foundation is consistent with one of our important core values: to be of benefit to people in our communities.
At Live Better Hearing + Balance, we believe everyone deserves the gift of hearing.
That’s why the Live Better Foundation, in partnership with Live Better Hearing + Balance, will hold a “Gift of Hearing” community event offering no-cost hearing tests and hearing aids for low-income Philadelphia-area residents this holiday season.
This event aims to help dozens of local people gain access to critical hearing care, with the support of licensed audiologists from Live Better Hearing + Balance.
WHAT: “The Gift of Hearing” Event to help dozens of low-income Philadelphia-area individuals receive hearing tests and hearing aids at no cost
WHEN: Friday, December 12, 2025
TIME: 10am - 3pm ET
WHERE: Face to Face – Germantown, 123 E Price St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
WHY: Far too many people forgo hearing health care due to financial limitations, impacting their quality of life and overall well-being. According to recent studies, more than 28 million Americans who could benefit from hearing aids do not use them, often due to high costs. Additionally, untreated hearing loss is associated with higher risks of depression, social isolation, cognitive decline, and decreased earning potential. This event aims to bridge this gap by providing low-income Philadelphia-area residents with on-site hearing tests, ear inspections, and free hearing aids to improve quality of life and community health – all free of charge.
Ernestine had lived with hearing loss for years. She missed conversations, withdrew from social events, and often felt cut off from the world around her. Like many people, she wanted help but the cost put hearing care out of reach.
At our Baltimore Gift of Hearing event in 2024, everything changed.
During her evaluation, Ernestine shared how much she missed hearing her family clearly. She talked about the moments she tried to follow conversations but could not keep up. Our audiologists listened, tested her hearing, and selected a device that matched her needs.
When she put on her new hearing aids for the first time, she smiled. Then she laughed. Then she began talking to the volunteers around her, amazed at how clearly she could hear the voices in the room.
That moment captured exactly why our foundation exists. It was connection restored. Confidence returning. A person finally able to participate fully in her own life again.
Ernestine walked out of the event with new hearing aids, expert fitting, and follow up support already in place. She left with more than sound. She left with possibility.
In our work at Live Better Hearing + Balance, we encountered numerous individuals struggling with hearing loss. However, what struck us most was how many of these individuals were unable to afford the care they desperately needed. This was more than a healthcare issue; it was a matter of quality of life, of being connected to the world around them.
That’s why our mission is simple yet profound: to ensure that no one is denied the opportunity to hear better because of financial limitations. We believe that quality hearing care is not just a service but a fundamental right that should be accessible to all, regardless of their economic status.
If you or a loved one can not afford hearing aids, we are here to help. Please download and fill out the application form to determine your eligibility.
If you have any questions, would like to make a hearing aid donation, or make a financial contribution, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@livebetterfoundation.org.
You can learn more about the Live Better Foundation at https://livebetterfoundation.org/
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