Empowered to Serve™ EmPOWERED to Serve™
The 2020 National EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator TM applications are now open through June 30, 2020. We are recruiting the next wave of social entrepreneurs and health innovators committed to improving community health.
EmPOWERED to Serve is a platform inspired by American Heart Association volunteers around the country who are passionate about driving change through health justice and empowerment in their communities.
Communities need localized solutions that will help individuals and families escalate beyond poverty and achieve improved life outcomes. No one knows the changes needed in a community as well as the members themselves.
Learn more about the ambassador program
2020 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator
If you’re dedicated to solving your community’s most complex health issues, we want to meet you! The 2020 EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator is recruiting the next wave of social entrepreneurs and health innovators committed to improving community health.
Virtual Faith Community
Join our Free, Weekly Virtual Health Lessons
- Disease Management & Prevention
- Healthy Weight Loss
- Spiritual and Mental Support
Saturday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. CT
Empoweredtoserve.org/faithandhealth
Meet the 2020 EmPOWERED to Serve Scholars!
Creating stronger communities by improving health equity and social justice.
The 2020 EmPOWERED to Serve Scholars are agents of change within their communities. These college freshmen, sophomores and juniors each receive $10,000 to bring their visionary ideas to life, helping ensure everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be healthy.
Students receive scholarships to help address health disparities (official AHA news release)
COVID 19 Resources
EmPOWERED to Serve is all about community and health justice. We want you to be safe, careful and informed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are here to help you and will continue to share helpful information from trustworthy sources.
Empowering headlines
News, stories and videos that impact your well being.
Read more Health Equity Headlines
After diabetes, stroke and heart attack, she’s learning to ‘fight smart’
Watch the town hall meeting
To learn more about the EmPOWERED and Well Virtual Faith Community, watch our town hall meeting with Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, the AHA’s chief medical officer for prevention, and Pastor Sonjia B. Dickerson of Dayspring Family Church in Irving, Texas.
Dr. Sanchez provided a COVID-19 update and discussed how you can help your community stay healthy while sheltering in place. Pastor Dickerson shared inspiring words about getting through this public health crisis together, and she offered her perspective on the Healthier Church Challenge.
EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™- Puerto Rico
The Business Accelerator is designed to uplift social entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to improve the health of Puerto Rican communities. It supports innovation and community-centered solutions that get to the heart of the barriers to good health. We want to help change behaviors, expand access to resources and improve the long-term health of Puerto Rican communities.
Video Gallery
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Tamela Mann Talks Health Journey as heard on Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell
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2019 Business Accelerator Sizzle Reel
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Russell Fearon
1st Business Accelerator Recipient -
Jeremy Goss
2nd Business Accelerator Recipient
Ambassadors
As a leader you have the power to shape the future. You can mobilize others to work with you, focusing on the fight against heart disease and stroke in your community.
Social Impact Fund
Currently accepting submissions of interest from social entrepreneurs interested in helping to solve health challenges caused by social inequities.
AHA Events in Your Area
Get involved. Join the movement.
- Baltimore Go Red Luncheon, Location: Event location coming soon, Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 10:00 AM
- Virtual Greater Washington DC Lawyers Have Heart 10K Race, 5K Run & Walk, Location: Virtual , Date: Friday, June 12, 2020 - 08:00 AM
- Greater Washington DC Region Golf Tournament, Location: Woodmont Country Club, Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 08:30 AM
Warning Signs
Learn about the warning signs of heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest.
Affiliate Directory
Find an affiliate and contact information specific to your area.
Engage and Motivate
Health lessons engage and motivate communities to take steps towards creating a culture of health.