MISSION:
The American Heart Association strives to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Since 1924, the association has been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives. Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care and quality.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Volunteer: Your gift of time can support one or more of our local events
- $1,000 gift: Join the Circle of Red and help create awareness around women’s heart health
- $5,000 gift: Become a Cor Vitae member and join an executive leadership team of your choice
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Corporate Giving: 36.6%
- Individual Giving: 52.8%
- Foundations: 10.6%
909 W. Second St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
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Established: 1924
Employees: 12
Service Area: Central and Southern Arkansas
Leadership: Executive Director: Nikki Smith
Board of Directors:
Brandy Harp, Chair
Srikanth Vallurupalli, M.D., President
Scot Davis, Leadership Development Chair
Adam Wells, Society Ambassador Chair
Lawrence Montgomery, Chair Elect
Amy Allen, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Stephen T. Broughton, M.D.
Thomas Conley, M.D.
Baxter Drennon
Merritt Finney
Anthony M. Fletcher, M.D., FAHA
Tanya James
Christen Johnson, M.D.
Jamie Jones Walsworth
Morris E. Kelley, M.D.
Jeremy Owoh, Ed.D.
John P. Ryan
The 2025/2026 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.