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From humble beginnings, the American Heart Association has grown into the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 33 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 3,400 employees. Learn more about our impact over time. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. From pioneering precision cardiovascular medicine to accelerating drug discovery, we’re leading bold innovations to improve health and wellbeing worldwide. In short, we provide vital tools and information to help people make lifestyle choices that lead to longer, healthier lives. We also advocate for stronger policies that protect and improve the health of our communities by educating lawmakers, policymakers and th

We support, educate and advocate for choice at the end of life. We support individuals as they navigate their way through the health care system. We support legislation relating to choice in dying as well as work to stop legislation that restricts choice. We advocate for those whose end-of-life wishes are not being followed. We provide state-specific advance directives and information on how to complete these documents. Proponents of aid in dying for incurable and terminally ill mentally competent persons, requesting aid in dying to achieve a peaceful death.

At Mental Health America of Hawaii (MHA Hawaii), we serve our community by advocating and educating to promote mental wellness. We offer a Help Line. Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, we help callers – people with mental health challenges, family members, providers, members of the general public – find the assistance they need. We offer the only comprehensive directory of human services in the state, "Finding Help: A Human Services Directory for the State of Hawaii" We provide the following trainings: • Self-Care for Youth The consequences of stress can impact how we learn, go about our daily lives, and relationships with our loved ones. It is especially important for youth to learn how to incorporate self-care in their daily routines. This presentation was designed to teach youth easy tools to help them feel stronger, more hopeful, and better able to cope with stress. Please join Mental Health America of Hawaii to learn more about what you can do to be mentally healthy. Who can attend: High school-age

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Hina’s Legacy Rescue Foundation advocates for improving the quality of life for pets statewide. We partner with other rescues for pop events to promote pet adoption and fostering.

(Hawaii Childrens Action Network) We invest in Hawaii's children by helping create sustainable solutions to poverty and inequity. Poverty alleviation starts at birth. The learning gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children shows up as early as 9 month of age. We advocate for policies that help narrow that gap. We believe all children deserve a safe place to call home. Hawaii's lack of paid family leave forces families to choose their families during their time of need, or keep their jobs. We advocate for policies that support our families and businesses, build coalitions among non-profit organizations, create partnerships with businesses, and mobilize individuals and communities.

Provides leadership, coordination, and resources to address prevention planning, to develop and implement strategies/interventions, and to conduct evaluations supporting the goal of a tobacco-free Hawaii. Initiates new legislation regarding the issues of smoking and tobacco use. Monitors and handles information and complaints regarding existing statutes. Provides information on the Hawaii Smoke-Free Law.