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Help 1889 Foundation respond to the coronavirus crisis! We are collaborating with the United Way of the Laurel Highlands, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and Lee Initiatives on coronavirus relief in Cambria and Somerset Counties, helping to fund the emergency needs of health and human services organizations that are experiencing unprecedented demand due to the

1889 Foundation provides grants and community leadership for transformative work that improves the health of people and communities in Cambria and Somerset Counties. “Health,” as defined by the World Health Organization, is a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” To better clarify our grants process

1889 Foundation is pleased that our efforts have been recognized by the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund.org), a national charity that specializes in raising funds for deserving organizations such as ours. AmFund sponsored us by bringing fantastic trips for you to win in our special “Trips of a Lifetime Silent Auction” at the Chef Auction this