Programs & Initiatives That Touch Hearts & Saves Lives

Two teddy bears holding heart-shaped balloons in gift boxes.

This Bear Cares Gift

Heart health and mental health are deeply connected and influence one another. Supporting emotional well-being is an essential part of caring for the heart. Every HeartBeat Counts is committed to veterans by ensuring they are seen, valued and shown that we care. It is truly our pleasure to give a gift to as many veterans as we can. Your contribution, through a purchase or donation, makes our commitment possible.

Group photo of volunteers holding cards for veterans.

Cards for Veterans

Prior to the youth creating the custom cards, a discussion is held to define who veterans are and why it is important to honor them in their time of need. The seniors may be veterans themselves or be compassionate about the cause. Both the youth and the seniors share the same sentiment: Kindness.

Colorful pasta salad with vegetables in a bowl.
People practicing yoga indoors with colorful balloons near the entrance.

Wellness

Our health and wellness initiative includes healthy eating because it plays a vital role in keeping your heart strong. We post recipes and heart-healthy food tips across our social media platforms. Share your heart-healthy recipe or tip, and together we can inspire others. Through collaboration with a certified yoga instructor, we offer a harmonious balance of movement and meditation that nurtures the heart, mind, and body. Eat them in color to ensure various essential nutrients. 

Microphone and musical notes promoting HeARTbeats for Peace with various art forms.

Heartbeats for Peace

Violence is prevalent now more than ever, and our youth are at the center of it. Our young people deserve to have a voice and an outlet to share their feelings through song, rapping, dancing, spoken word, or improv against violence in a positive artistic way. Although guided by adults, the HeARTbeats for Peace initiative empowers participants by promoting teamwork, building confidence, and encouraging leadership. We’ll be launching this initiative in the spring of 2026.

A red table with heart-themed items and a sign promoting blood donation awareness.

Community Outreach

Committed to our mission of raising awareness and educating the community about heart disease, we participate in events, health fairs, and local markets. We share flyers with heart-healthy tips, brochures about who we are, offer blood pressure screenings, and provide Every HeartBeat Counts giveaways.

Sponsors | Partners | Collaborators

Sponsors | Partners | Collaborators