Young at Heart Gather on The Green 2026

Young at Heart is Jackson Heart Foundation’s annual fundraising event, bringing together sponsors, supporters, and community partners around a shared commitment to improving heart health and creating healthier communities across Mississippi. In 2026, guests gathered at The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art for Young at Heart: Gather on the Green, an evening celebrating another year of investment in public health infrastructure, wellness programming, research, education, and community partnerships.

The 2026 event marked an important moment for the Museum Trail, with the Capitol Green Connector nearing completion in Downtown Jackson and fundraising beginning for the next major phase, the Arts District Connector. This future extension will strengthen connections between the Mississippi Museum of Art and Art Garden, downtown businesses, cultural destinations, neighborhoods, and public spaces while expanding opportunities for walking, biking, and recreation.

Funds raised through Young at Heart help Jackson Heart Foundation continue this work throughout the year, supporting projects and programs that make healthier lifestyles more accessible and create lasting improvements in the communities we serve. Thank you to the sponsors, donors, guests, chefs, volunteers, and community partners who made this night possible.