The American Heart Association distributed $420,000 from its Social Impact Funds to three local social enterprises across the Houston metropolitan area as part of its continuing efforts to sustainably address and positively impact social drivers of health. A $1.5 million contribution from the BNSF Railway Foundation supported this first-ever disbursement to local entrepreneurs. Dealing with the death of a loved one is a major stressor which can negatively impact sleep schedules, exercise habits, diet and smoking status – all risk factors for heart disease.