businessSPOTLIGHT: American Heart Association
What services or products does your business offer?
At the American Heart Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We work at the local, state, national, and international levels to improve the overall health and well-being of our communities. We are addressing needs surrounding workplace health, nutrition security, tobacco and vaping cessation and other critical areas linked to cardiovascular health.
How does your business separate itself from your competition?
We meet people where they are. Our campaign celebrations of Heart Ball, Go Red for Women and Heart Challenge welcome audiences from all over the Capital Region to celebrate a year’s worth of work in funding the mission of the American Heart Association. No matter what your interest area is, we have a program or opportunity for you to engage with.
How do you see your business growing in the future?
Our work is never done. We are consistently identifying new opportunities within our local communities to be a change maker. Our most promising focus area is that of Readiness, which allows us to be a beacon in the community when adversity hits. As we move into 2024, we are celebrating our Centennial year, which provides additional opportunities for engagement within our local communities. You do not want to miss this year of celebration!
How does your business get involved in the community?
We touch all walks of life through our core campaigns, our community impact work and storytelling, and with the research we are funding in our local hospital systems. We are always looking for volunteers for varying roles within the organization from our Board of Directors to Campaign Leadership teams. No matter where you look, there is an opportunity for you to directly work in the community alongside the American Heart Association.
How long has your business been a member of the Chamber?
We are in our second year of membership with the Chamber.
How has Chamber membership been beneficial to your business?
This has been a fantastic opportunity to connect with the West Shore community. We have been able to secure auction items that highlight local businesses, walk alongside other chamber members at our Heart Walk event, and identify amazing local leaders to participate in our Leaders of Impact and Woman of Impact fundraising campaigns. The connections we make through our Chamber membership have led to long-lasting relationships with the community, all with a focus on impacting the overall health and well-being of where we call home.
American Heart Association
4250 Crums Mill Rd, Harrisburg, PA
(717) 307-6890
The mission of the American Heart Association is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we approach our Centennial Celebration in 2024, our impact goal has been the focal point of our work. We believe that every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to healthcare cost and access. In the Capital Region, you can get involved by supporting our core campaign celebrations, the Heart of the Capital Region, Heart Ball Campaign, Go Red for Women Movement, and Heart Challenge Campaign. To learn more, visit www.heart.org, or reach out to your local American Heart Association contact, Blake Milbrand at Blake.Milbrand@heart.org