Hank Commodore
It's We - Children of different races holding hands in love and kindness
Building Stronger Communities Together

It's We

All Lives Matter to Do the Right Thing

A movement dedicated to love, kindness, and community service—making the world a better place for all.

Featured Film • Black Horizons Documentary

A Message That
Never Wavered

For decades, Mr. Commodore's call for love and kindness has remained unchanged. This documentary captures the man, the mission, and the movement — exactly as it has always been.

Hank Commodore Black Horizons Documentary
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6:27

Black Horizons • May 4, 1991

Hank Commodore's Story

"The message has always been the same — get on board with love and kindness. That's all it takes to change a community."

Mr. Hank Commodore

Black Horizons Documentary • May 4, 1991

30+
Decades
of consistent message
10+
Communities
touched across PA
1
Mission
love & kindness, always
Pittsburgh City Proclamation

A Proclamation of Love

Witness the moment the City of Pittsburgh officially honored Hank Commodore with a proclamation — recognizing a lifetime of service, compassion, and dedication to the community.

Pittsburgh proclamation ceremony honoring Hank Commodore
Proclamation Ceremony
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Pittsburgh City Council

Honoring Hank Commodore

Official Proclamation • Leechburg, PA

Love & Kindness
Day

The Borough of Leechburg honors Mr. Henry "Hank" Commodore by officially proclaiming a Love & Kindness Day in his name — a lasting tribute to a lifetime of selfless giving.

Leechburg Love & Kindness Day Proclamation for Hank Commodore
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Leechburg, PA • Love & Kindness Day

Honoring Mr. Hank Commodore

"It's all about giving. That's what makes me feel good. To have a whole day dedicated to love and kindness — it's been phenomenal."

Mr. Hank Commodore

Leechburg Love & Kindness Day Proclamation

Official
Proclamation
Borough of Leechburg
1
Honoree
Mr. Hank Commodore
∞
Mission
love & kindness, always
Urban Pathways Elementary School

Kindness In Action

Mr. Hank Commodore brings his love & kindness message straight to the students of Urban Pathways Elementary School.

Watch on YouTube
Watch on YouTube
Watch on YouTube
Community Spotlight

Get On Board With Love & Kindness

Hank Commodore brought the community together at Zone 28 — inviting kids and families to play for free and share in love and kindness. Hear his powerful message about integrity, nonviolence, and doing the right thing.

Get On Board With Love and Kindness — Hank Commodore at Zone 28
Zone 28 Community Event
7:00

Pittsburgh • Zone 28

It's Not Me. It's We.

Our Mission

Love, Kindness & Community

It's We community gathering

2007

Building Communities
Since

It's We is a community movement built on the foundation of love, kindness, and doing the right thing. We believe that when communities come together with compassion and purpose, transformative change happens.

Through our flagship initiative "Help the Needy, Not the Greedy," we've provided furniture, care items, and hope to families across Western Pennsylvania since 2007. We've raised 300+ children, organized countless community events, and touched thousands of lives.

Our philosophy is simple: "All lives matter to do the right thing." We stand up for those who need it most, creating a ripple effect of kindness that strengthens our entire community.

300+

Foster Children Raised

3

City Proclamations

Multiple

Hall of Fame Inductions

🏆

National Pingpong Champ

Featured Organization

Help the Needy, Not the Greedy

Founded in 2007, this nonprofit organization provides furniture, care items, and hope to communities across Western Pennsylvania and beyond through the power of collective action.

Hank Commodore helping family with furniture
Est. 2007

"It's All About Giving"

Through Help the Needy, Not the Greedy, we've brought tractor-trailers filled with bicycles, furniture, and essential items to donate across Western Pennsylvania. Our work has been recognized with city proclamations from Pittsburgh, New Kensington, and Ford City.

"All lives matter to do the right thing. When you stand up for someone for the right thing, it makes a difference."
— It's We Movement

Furniture & Care Items

Providing essential furniture and care items to families in need across Western Pennsylvania.

Bicycle Giveaways

Bringing tractor-trailers filled with bicycles to donate to children throughout the community.

Stuffed Animal Donations

Winning thousands of stuffed animals at amusement parks and donating them to children in burn units and hospitals.

Youth Programs

Organizing events for youth, nurses, first responders, and veterans across Western Pennsylvania.

Love and Kindness Center

Working with The Youth Program Inc. to convert a building at 900 Fifth Avenue, New Kensington into a community space.

School Outreach

Inspiring students in Ford City and Leechburg with the message "Get on Board with Love: All Lives Matter to Do the Right Thing."

"When I saw them giving away bicycles and furniture, I was amazed. This organization's kindness isn't just words—they live it every day. It's incredible what they do for our community."

— Dorothy Robinson, Community Member

Share Love & Kindness

Showcase Love Being Paid Forward

We invite you to share your photos and videos promoting Love and Kindness! Help us create a beautiful showcase for all to see the love being paid forward in our community.

Every act of kindness deserves to be celebrated. Upload yours today!

Community Submission

February 7, 2026 at 03:12 AM

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Our Impact & Recognition

Making a Difference Together

From athletics to community service, the It's We movement is built on a foundation of excellence, dedication, and compassion.

Pittsburgh Proclamation Ceremony

Proclamation ceremony with supporters

Proclamation ceremony with supporters

Hank Commodore with proclamation

Hank Commodore with proclamation

Group photo with proclamations

Group photo with proclamations

Displaying proclamations

Displaying proclamations

Full team at ceremony

Full team at ceremony

"Get On Board With Love" team

"Get On Board With Love" team

Proclamation close-up

Proclamation close-up

1971

NBA Draft Pick

Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 13th round of the 1971 NBA Draft

College

All-Time Scoring Record

Still holds Northwestern Oklahoma State University's all-time scoring record

Sports

National Pingpong Champion

Achieved national championship status in table tennis

Athletics

Multiple Hall of Fame Inductions

Inducted into multiple Halls of Fame for his basketball career

2024

Pittsburgh City Proclamation

Received official proclamation from the City of Pittsburgh for charitable work

Recognition

New Kensington Proclamation

Honored with a city proclamation from New Kensington

Recognition

Ford City Proclamation

Received proclamation from his hometown of Ford City

Giving

Amusement Park Game Master

Recognized for winning thousands of stuffed animals at parks like Kennywood, Cedar Point, and Hershey Park—all donated to children

Life Timeline

Born

Born and raised in Ford City, PA

1971

Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

1979

Settled in Western Pennsylvania

Career

Served as Dean of Students, Counselor & Coach at New Kensington-Arnold School District

2007

Founded Help the Needy, Not the Greedy

Ongoing

Raised 300+ children through foster care

2024

Received Pittsburgh City Proclamation

Gallery

Moments of Love & Service

Community park outreach

Community park outreach

Meeting with community members

Meeting with community members

Spreading love and kindness

Spreading love and kindness

Community celebration

Community celebration

Hank Commodore & team — Stop the Violence party at Zone 28

Hank Commodore & team — Stop the Violence party at Zone 28

The Youth Project — converting New Kensington space to rec center

The Youth Project — converting New Kensington space to rec center

Building bridges with law enforcement

Building bridges with law enforcement

Community-police partnership in action

Community-police partnership in action

Reaching the youth with kindness

Reaching the youth with kindness

Get on Board with Love — team members

Get on Board with Love — team members

Kids calling for a stop to violence in the communities

Kids calling for a stop to violence in the communities

Be the Change — community seniors practice love and kindness

Be the Change — community seniors practice love and kindness

Official Merchandise

Get on Board with Love T-Shirts

Wear the movement. Every shirt supports the It's We mission of love and kindness across Western Pennsylvania.

Get on Board with Love T-Shirts
Official Store

Pricing

S – XL

$25

2XL – 3XL

$28–$30

All proceeds support community programs

Individual Orders

Order one or more shirts for yourself to proudly wear the message.

Bulk Orders

Discounted pricing for teams, schools, churches, and community groups.

"Wearing this shirt is more than fashion — it's a statement that love and kindness guide everything we do."

— Mr. Commodore

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Get in Touch

Join the Mission

Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or join the It's We movement to support community initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

Website

www.its-we.org

Email

itswe.org@gmail.com

Get On Board With Love & Kindness

Every contribution—time, talent, or treasure—helps us continue the important work of building stronger communities through love and kindness.

"All lives matter to do the right thing. When you stand up for someone for the right thing, it makes a difference."

— It's We