Heart health touches every family, every community, and every stage of life. For February 2026, Members First Credit Union is proud to recognize the New Hampshire division of the American Heart Association as our Illuminating Change Beacon Partner, an organization working every day to build longer, healthier lives for people across the Granite State.
This partnership is part of Members First’s ongoing commitment to local impact through our Illuminating Change initiative, which highlights organizations making a meaningful difference in our community. February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to support the work of the American Heart Association.
A Mission with Heart
The American Heart Association is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations focused on fighting heart disease and stroke—two of the leading causes of death in New Hampshire and across the country. For more than 100 years, the organization has combined scientific research, public education, and community-based initiatives to improve heart health and save lives.
At its core, the mission is simple but powerful: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
Making an Impact in New Hampshire
Here in New Hampshire, the American Heart Association works closely with local hospitals, schools, employers, and community organizations to promote cardiovascular health and reduce risk factors like high blood pressure, poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and smoking.
Their local efforts focus on:
- Improving health equity by expanding access to education, prevention, and care
- Supporting life-saving research that leads to better treatments and outcomes
- Advocating for policies that promote healthier communities
- Educating the public on heart disease warning signs, CPR, and healthy lifestyle choices
Through events, partnerships, and volunteer engagement, the New Hampshire division brings national resources directly into local communities—where they can make the greatest difference.
Beyond Awareness: Turning Knowledge into Action
Education is a cornerstone of the American Heart Association’s work. From understanding cholesterol and blood pressure numbers to recognizing the signs of a heart attack or stroke, knowledge empowers people to take action, often when it matters most.
The organization also offers practical tools and programs that help individuals and families:
- Build heart-healthy eating habits
- Stay active in realistic, sustainable ways
- Manage stress and overall well-being
- Learn CPR and emergency response skills
These resources are designed to meet people where they are, offering support without judgment and progress without pressure.
Why This Matters to Our Community
At Members First Credit Union, we believe financial wellness and physical wellness are deeply connected. Health challenges can create stress, disrupt stability, and affect long-term financial security. By supporting organizations like the American Heart Association, we’re investing in a healthier, stronger community: one where people have the opportunity to thrive.
Recognizing the American Heart Association as our February Beacon Partner is one way we shine a light on the critical work happening every day to protect and improve lives across New Hampshire.
Get Involved in New Hampshire
The American Heart Association’s impact is powered by people:volunteers, advocates, donors, and everyday champions for heart health. There are many ways to get involved right here in New Hampshire and make a meaningful difference.
You can:
- Participate in local events that raise awareness and funds for lifesaving research, like Heart Walks, the Heart Ball, and the Go Red for Women Luncheon
- Volunteer your time to support education initiatives, outreach programs, or event planning
- Advocate for healthier communities by supporting policies that improve access to nutritious food, physical activity, and quality health care
- Learn CPR and other lifesaving skills that can help you respond confidently in an emergency
- Make a donation to fund groundbreaking research and prevention programs
Whether you join a walk, take a CPR class, or simply commit to making heart-healthy changes in your own life, every action matters.
To explore current events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support heart health in our state, visit the American Heart Association’s New Hampshire page.
Together, we can make small changes that lead to meaningful impact, for our hearts, our families, and our communities.