1889 Foundation’s Annual Report, covering our fiscal year of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, has been mailed and sent to our supporters and friends! The report provides lists of contributors along with articles on our major initiatives during the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
2016-2017 Annual Community Report Read Post »
On Sept. 27, a joint press conference was held to announce a $250,000 grant to the Johnstown Police Department to modernize and expand equipment. 1889 Foundation provided $150,000 of the total, while Lee Initiatives and Community Foundation for the Alleghenies contributed $50,000 each. (Sue Mann and James Hargreaves, president and board chairman of 1889 Foundation,
1889 Foundation contributes to effort to modernize police equipment Read Post »
The 12th Annual Pet Therapy Day was held at Windber Recreation Park on July 23, and raised more than $6,000 for 11 animal non-profit organizations (Habitat for Hounds, Humane Societies of Cambria and Somerset Counties, Nardeccia Spay/Neuter Fund, PAWS House, Somerset County Sheriff Tactical Search Team, Somerset County CART Team, St. Mark’s Pet Food Pantry,
Pet Therapy Day is a big success — and new pet therapists sought! Read Post »
This year, the Conemaugh School of Nursing Alumni Association established the Dana Petrunak Conemaugh School of Nursing Alumni Association Fund at 1889 Foundation. The fund honors the memory of Dana Petrunak, a past president of the association, who passed away June 7, 2014. A scholarship will be given to a deserving student each year along
The Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) and 1889 Foundation are pleased to announce the Creative Health Impact Grant Award recipients for the 2017-2018 funding year. They are: Bottle Works Ethic Arts Center: Mindful Arts Initiative. This project will provide students from low socio-economic backgrounds the opportunity to participate in the Mindful Schools program, which helps
Creative Impact Award recipients announced Read Post »
The Cambria County Drug Coalition was created in September 2016 after the 1889 Foundation and the United Way of the Laurel Highlands coordinated several meetings to lay the groundwork for a collaborative working relationship among several organizations in the county. The Coalition is working to reduce and ultimately eliminate overdose deaths, reduce illegal drug use, expand
Cambria County Drug Coalition website launches Read Post »
Peripheral vascular disease is defined as any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. It is a leading cause of disability in people over the age of 60, but there are effective ways to treat and manage the condition — especially if the diagnosis is made early. So 1889 Foundation
1889 Foundation funds free screenings for peripheral vascular disease Read Post »
For the second year, the 1889 Foundation has provided a $500,000 challenge grant to the United Way of the Laurel Highlands to increase the reach and impact of the United Way’s Community Impact Grants. These grants are distributed to high-performing non-profit agencies in Cambria and Somerset Counties that provide evidence-based programming that addresses social change
United Way announces annual disbursements Read Post »
Just over a year ago the 1889 Foundation announced a new partnership with the Jefferson Center of Population Health to create the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health in Johnstown. It’s been an exciting year of planning and preparation — and on Mar. 23, a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the Crown American building
1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is now open! Read Post »
The 1889 Foundation and the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are once again partnering on the Creative Health Impact Grants (CHIG) program, which is designed to foster connections between the arts and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. Established in 2016, CHIG provides up to $25,000 in 1889 Foundation funding annually for health and wellness-related arts activities
Creative Health Impact Grant applicants sought Read Post »
