Empowered to Serve is a movement grounded in the passion of American Heart Association volunteers who are creating real change—community by community. It’s built on a simple truth: the people closest to the challenges often hold the strongest solutions.
Through trusted partnerships, culturally responsive tools, and local leadership, Empowered to Serve provides the support communities need to change the future of health, economic mobility, and opportunity.
Explore programs and resources designed to meet people where they are—and elevate the voices that know the path forward.
Heart Clubs
You’re never too young to make an impact!
Business Accelerator
Providing founders making a health impact with access to resources and funding.
Innovation Academy
Build your resolve, readiness and skills to be an active, productive and impactful business.
AHA Scholars
American Heart Association scholars programs provide opportunities for future leaders and mentors.
Community Resources
Community Health Lessons
18 science-based toolkits covering two essential areas: health education and community advocacy
EmPOWERED Voices
Stories around the people, coalitions, and individuals making transformative changes to the social drivers of health
Stroke Resources
Helpful materials to educate people on the warning signs of stroke...F.A.S.T.
Women’s Health Support
Addressing the awareness and clinical care gaps of women’s greatest health threat, cardiovascular disease
Teens Come Together to Learn Hands-Only CPR
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- Community activism
- Health education for you and your community, and
- Social justice for historically under-resourced communities.