About Empowered to Serve^™

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a longer, healthier life—but we know not everyone starts from the same place. Where people live, learn, work, and worship directly affects their ability to access care, stay well, and thrive.

Empowered to Serve is how the American Heart Association lives out its mission in partnership with community.

We support local leaders, organizations, and everyday changemakers who are already doing the work—bringing their brilliance, resilience, and solutions to the table. Together, we address the root causes of gaps in health care and build toward stronger, more fair systems.

This platform:

• Equips local leaders with tools to drive community-centered change
• Amplifies innovative, grassroots approaches to health
• Builds bridges across health, education, and economic opportunity

Empowered to Serve is a movement of partnership and purpose. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or innovator, there’s a place for you in this work. Because when we listen deeply, invest locally, and act boldly, we create the conditions for every community to thrive.