HeartConnect Series

Community-centered educational events designed to make heart health information accessible, relatable, and enjoyable.

HEARTLinks Community Outreach Program

Community-based cardiovascular health outreach program.

HeartSavers Academy

A hands-on CPR and lifesaving skills training program.

HeartStrong Financial Assistance Program

Financial support to individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by cardiovascular disease.

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Hearts of Valor Inc.

Hearts of Valor Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to improving heart health through education, advocacy, and community-based programs. We work to prevent cardiovascular disease, support those affected by it, and ensure equitable access to life-saving resources.

About Us

Hearts of Valor Inc. is a community-driven public health nonprofit focused on reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease through awareness, prevention, and support. Our work centers on education, outreach, and advocacy that meets people where they are.

We’re Committed to Healthier Hearts and Stronger Communities

Our Mission

Keeping the heart pumping through advocacy, collaboration, education, and support.

Our Vision

A future where heart disease is largely preventable, care is accessible to all, and individuals living with cardiovascular disease can thrive with dignity, support, and quality treatment.

Our Values

We Advocate for Access

Hearts of Valor Inc. advocates for equity in access to preventive measures, such as healthy eating, exercise, and primary healthcare; as well as equity in access to treatment interventions for cardiovascular diseases.

We Educate to Empower

Hearts of Valor Inc. provides education on the prevalence, prevention, and treatment management of cardiovascular diseases. In doing so, we empower our community to take charge of their cardiovascular health.

From left to right, RNs Nicole Lopez, Kina Lucombe, her husband LPN Keith Lucombe and their daughter Queen Lucombe stand shoulder to shoulder outside in front of their red events tent all wearing red scrubs at a community wellness market.

We Collaborate with Our Community

Hearts of Valor Inc. is dedicated to collaborating with the community we serve in order to understand how our organization can best meet their heart health needs. We are constantly adjusting community outreach initiatives based on feedback from our community.

We Support Survivors

Cardiovascular disease is a chronic illness that will impact survivors for the rest of their lives. Hearts of Valor Inc. supports life-saving measures, including advancements in research, optimization of treatment management, and improvements in emergency responding.

Our Services

Our services are designed to address heart health from multiple angles — empowering communities, advocating for systemic change, and providing education and resources that save lives and improve long-term outcomes.

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Group picture of attendees of the Hearts of Valor Inc 2025 Red Dress Brunch.

Community Outreach

Heartsavers Academy

Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. Chances of survival for individuals who experience an emergency cardiac event can be predicted by the number of people who are CPR certified in their area. Our goal is to make these training accessible for every community.

Health Education, Awareness, Resources, & Treatment

H.E.A.R.T. Program

Hearts of Valor Inc. is dedicated to spreading community awareness about the realities surrounding cardiovascular disease, including prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, and barriers to treatment. Hearts of Valor Inc. brings clinical professionals out into the community to provide free health screenings, blood pressure readings, and medical consultations to uninsured and underserved populations. Our goal is to catch the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases in its preliminary stages.

Group picture of attendees of the Hearts of Valor Inc 2025 Red Dress Brunch.
Beneficiary Houser Family with Founder Kina Lucombe at Heart & Soul Gala

Political Advocacy

Voices of Valor

Heart of Valor Inc. participates in political advocacy to support the systematic changes necessary to improve heart health outcomes for our community.