Help Protect Your Future and Save Lives

GBU Life and The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign are teaming up this Mother's Day to spread the word about heart health! This exciting partnership is all about empowering communities to adopt heart-healthy habits and live their best lives. Through a variety of events and initiatives, they're on a mission to educate and inspire everyone to prioritize their heart health with a focus on women. Get ready to join the movement and make heart health a priority this month!


Donate to the Go Red for Women Campaign to help save and improve women’s lives by advancing equitable research and care, advocating for inclusive health policies, and educating and empowering women to improve and protect their health.


GBU will match your donations from now until June 30 up to $5,000!


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Join a Nation of Lifesavers.

You could be the difference between life and death for someone experiencing a cardiac event. Make this month the month you learn hands-only CPR.

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GBU offers products and member benefits to empower members to create a more secure and healthy future.

Optimity Wellness App

Make this the year you invest in your well-being and transform your fitness journey into a lifestyle you’ll love with Optimity.

Educational Scholarships

Want to take the leap and pursue higher education? GBU Life offers scholarships and grants.

Matching Programs

GBU empowers you to make a difference in your community this year through matching programs.

Law Assure

Make 2025 the year that you finally tackle your will. Law Assure simplifies one of life’s most important yet often postponed tasks.

Building a healthy future

Life Insurance  Goes Beyond You.

Building your life often means juggling numerous responsibilities, from managing your career to nurturing relationships and caring for children. Amidst these daily tasks, long-term financial planning can sometimes take a backseat. However, safeguarding your family's future is crucial. With the right tools and strategies, however, securing your family's financial well-being becomes more manageable.


Not only does GBU Life offer great life insurance and annuity products to help you build a secure financial future, it also offers many benefits and perks that you can use right now along with top notch service from real people when you need it!


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Show Some Love This Month

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February 1, 2024
Valentine craft
February 8, 2023
We're talkin' breakfast, dinner and dessert
By Laqueeta Coleman January 16, 2023
New Year, New You ... a saying that is commonly used at the top of the new year for many who want to begin the journey of committing to a healthier more active lifestyle.
your fitness routine
April 7, 2022
Join the GET FIT CLUBS. Connect with other members on the GBU Life Member Community. Earn rewards for reaching milestones, win prizes and more! Visit community.gbu.org to request an invitation and activate your account.
February 4, 2021
Working out doesn't have to be time-consuming! Here are four simple steps to incorporate a workout in you day. 1. Use Your Lunch Break Whether you have a 15-, 30- or 60-minute break, take that time to squeeze in a quick, brisk walk around the neighborhood or parking lot. 2. Cut Back On Your Car Usage Need to run some errands?Leave your vehicle parked in the garage and use your bike as transportation. 3. Get On The Floor While Watching TV Consider sitting in a squatting position while browsing for your favorite movie.This action helps work your core muscles. 4. Take The Steps I know, I know. Everyone always says this,but it really does make a difference, especially if you can't squeeze in any other exercise throughout the day.
February 3, 2021
Valentine's Day might look a little different this year but that does not mean you still can't have fun! Check out some of these tips on how to celebrate as a family this year: Have your kids create a Valentine's Day box and drop in little treats and messages throughout the week for them to open and read on Valentine's Day. Send Valentine's day letters or cards to friends and family. Have a Valentine's Day themed family breakfast with heart shaped waffles and berries. Have a family movie day with movies such as Lady and the Tramp and Princess Bride . Read Valentine's Day theme books. Print off some Valentine’s Day coloring pages for the kids from Shutterfly by clicking here . Have some fun with dinner and as a family make your own heart-shaped pizza. Click here for this fun recipe! Don't forget dessert! Make some heart-shaped cinnamon rolls by clicking here .
February 1, 2021
Prep Time Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 13-15 minutes Total: 25 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients 1 can of Pillsbury refrigerated flaky cinnamon rolls with icing Steps Heat oven to 350°F and spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Unwind each roll into long strips of dough. Start to curl the ends of each strip in towards the center making two equal coils. Then, pull the middle of the strip down to form a point and pinch. Place in the pan with points toward center and bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing to cooling rack and spread frosting over warm rolls and serve!
February 1, 2021
Prep Time Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 13-16 minutes Total: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 can of Pillsbury refrigerated classic or thin pizza crust 1 can of pizza sauce 24 slices of pepperoni (optional) 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Steps If using classic crust : Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray or grease large cookie sheet. If using thin crust : Heat oven to 400 F. Spray or grease 15x10-inch or larger dark or nonstick cookie sheet. Unroll dough and cut the dough into 4 rectangles. Then place each rectangle onto the cookie sheet. Cut a 1-inch slit in center of wide edge of each rectangle. Then on the opposite wide edge across from slit, pinch dough together to form the point of the heart. Next, separate each cut slit and gently press dough into a heart shape. The heart should be around 6x5-inches. Don't forget to create a slight rim on the edge of the dough. Refrigerate the molds for about 30 minutes or until completely set. Then gently remove the molds. Divide the pizza sauce evenly onto the hearts. Spreading the sauce within 1/2 inch of edges. Next, top each with 6 slices pepperoni and 3 tablespoons cheese. Lastly, its time to bake! For classic crust 13 to 16 minutes and for thin crust 9 to 13 minutes or until crust edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Then enjoy! Additional Topping Suggestions Tomatoes Mozzarella cheese Green Peppers Diced Ham Bacon Pieces Black Olives Pineapple Tidbits Mushroom Slices Tips You can adjust the amount of toppings as you see fit. To add a gourmet touch and try adding artichoke hearts or eggplant sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. For a crispier crust, pre-bake the crusts for 5 minutes. Then add toppings and bake pizzas again for 7 to 9 minutes. Have some fun and get creative with your toppings and the shape . You can cut the dough into maybe shapes for many occasions. For the holidays try making a bunny or pumpkin!

More from the American Heart Association

The state of US women’s heart health: A path to improved health and financial outcomes


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