Our Story
EMPOWERING WOMEN OF COLOR
RAISING AWARENESS
Welcome
EMPOWERING WOMEN OF COLOR'S HEART HEALTH & WELLNESS
Our Mission
Heart Sistas meets the community where they are at and provides information, resources, and meaningful engagements within under-served and underrepresented communities, particularly focusing on the needs of minority women.
Our wide variety of services and programming is aimed to combat malnutrition, obesity, and diabetes, and prevent heart disease, stroke, and other vascular diseases among women of color in South Florida, all driven by the expertise and passion of women of color who are deeply concerned about heart health and other health-related issues.
Our Vision
Better outcomes for women of color. Heart Sistas envisions a world where all families, particularly those in under-served and under-represented communities, being empowered to choose healthy living by modifying their cooking and everyday lifestyle without losing their cultural identity. We live to inspire healthy living in every home, and we are committed to raising Heart Health awareness, education, and advocacy, all led by women of color who understand and prioritize the unique health concerns of our communities.
"Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African American Women!"
- Fueling Our Mission
The Founder Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis
Our Board
Hyelle Ferguson - Davis
At the age of 45 years old, Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis suffered a heart attack and stroke all in a short span.
Determined to learn how to ensure she did not become another statistic, she began the hardest fight of her life, learning how to regain the control that she lost through her health crisis.
Through this journey of survival, she noticed when she walked in the medical room, too often her voice was not being heard, there were not too many people that looked like her and as she became educated in the preventive measures of how to prevent health crisis. This is when she realized: had she been given this information before her heart attack and stroke maybe things would have been different for her.
Heart Sistas was birthed!
ROSELINE MOISE
As the Vice-President of the Board of the Heart Sistas organization, it truly is an honor for me to be part of an organization that focuses on ensuring that we as black women and women of color understand that our health matters. I have personally seen the health journey of our President and CEO Hyvelle as a Stroke and Heart attack survivor and knowing if she did not speak up about her health, she would not be with us today.
REV. JUDITH MISSICK
At 59 I’m happy to be a wife, mother and grandmother. I am an ordained minister serving at my local church for over 18 years.
The President and CEO of Heart Sista Hyvelle is my sister. After her horrific encounter with Diabetes, Stroke and Heart-attack my perspective shifted. My gratitude for her being alive led me to be a part of her journey.
My life joy is to mentor women to live the best health aware life as possible through proper nutrition and exercise. I believe Heart health is paramount to women and having an opportunity to help to bring that message across in every spectrum is vital.
Advisors
NaTashia Hatchett
Samantha Dewinandan Ramnarine
Sasha Missick ESQ
Dr. Venus Miller
Glo Knowles
Dr. Renee Clarke
Sophia Rose
Volunteers
Tanya Thompson
Shawn Walker
Brittney Ferguson
Vanessa Leon
Cynthia Louissaint
Lisa-Ann Foster
Our Community Partners
Playlist
- Where Your Support Goes
Our Global Life-Changing Initiatives Powered by Your Donations
Gift To Support
Become a heart donor.
$24,843
of $65,000 raised
Education
Educational Programs
Supporting heart donors and their families includes advocating for organ donation awareness, contributing to registration organizations, providing assistance during the donation process, and sharing stories of their generosity.
$10,592
of $30,000 raised
Health and Wellness
Community Outreach
The CPR Education Program equips individuals with essential skills to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation effectively in emergency situations.
$2,250
of $35,000 raised
Humanitarian Aid
- Where Your Support Goes
Stories of Courage and Support from Heart Sistas Community
Empowering Lives
I am so grateful that they took the time to understand my unique needs during my CPR class. Their support to meet my specific needs is making all a difference as navigate my health journey.
Overcoming Adversity
Their dedication to empowering individuals and making a lasting impact is remarkable, and I highly recommend getting involved with their meaningful initiatives.
A Beacon of Hope
Heart Sistas didn’t just provide us a lifeline when I felt I had nowhere else to turn. Their personalized approach made me feel seen and heard, restoring my faith in humanity.
Prevention is our Intention
Heart Sistas
Believes that Heart Health matters; we reach stakeholders deep within underserved, historically marginalized minority communities. Guided by community feedback and need, we help them create customized changes in their lifestyles without losing their cultural identity in an effort to live longer, healthier lives.
- Build a Better Tomorrow
Save A Heart TODAY!
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Save A Heart
Supporting underserved communities and helping individuals live their best lives. But we can't do it alone!
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