Physical Health & Wellness

1889 Foundation provides funding for children, teens for race participation

/ Childhood Development, Events, News, Physical Health & Wellness

Early Childhood and Physical Health & Wellness are two funding priority goal areas for 1889 Foundation. With that in mind, 1889 Foundation is proud to provide funding for teens and children aged 17 and under in a variety of running events this year. Healthy Kids Running Series Spring session and fall session Highland Regional Park […]

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1889 Foundation provides ongoing financial support to Center for Population Health

/ Center for Population Health, Events, News, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

The Center for Population Health (CPH) was developed, through funding and in collaboration with the 1889 Foundation, as a population health resource center to benefit Cambria and Somerset counties. CPH work focuses on improving health through collaboration, outreach, and education. Current strategic initiatives of the CPH include: Community Care HUB (HUB), Community Health Worker (CHW)

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1889 Foundation impacts thousands in Fiscal Year 2024

/ Center for Population Health, Childhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Creative Health Impact Grants, Events, Mental & Behavioral Health, News, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

In Fiscal Year 2024, 1889 Foundation made a large impact in a variety of funding areas related to its six priority areas: Center for Population Health ($1.1 million), Physical Health & Wellness ($163K), Childhood Development ($1.6 million), Mental and Behavioral Health ($105K), Social Determinants of Health ($1 million), Medical Education and Training ($356K). Community Impact:

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1889 Foundation funds teens, children participation in area running events

/ Childhood Development, Events, Physical Health & Wellness

In alignment with two funding priority goals – Early Childhood and Physical Health & Wellness – 1889 Foundation will again provide funding for teens and children aged 17 and under for a series of running events this year. Path of the Flood Historic Races Saturday, May 25 14-miler, 8-miler, and 5K Presented and benefits –

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1889 Foundation supports Variety the Children’s Charity

/ Childhood Development, Mental & Behavioral Health, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

To further its mission in physical health and wellness, the 1889 Foundation granted $6,800 to Variety the Children’s Charity for its My Bike and My Stroller programs. Safe opportunities to engage in exercise, especially for the most vulnerable populations, is important to the 1889 Foundation. By supporting Variety, the Foundation is supporting children and families

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1889 Foundation grants $20,000 to Berlin PA Lions Club for AEDs, Community Training

/ Events, Medical Education & Training, News, Physical Health & Wellness

1889 Foundation granted $20,000 to the Berlin PA Lions Club for Community CPR/AED Training and the purchase and distribution of AEDs. The Foundation is dedicated to advancing the health and safety of the region. The project has the potential to quick administration of defibrillation, which could increase survival rates from sudden cardiac arrests and other

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1889 Foundation supports ‘Equitable Hearing Health’ with $20,000 grant

/ News, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health, Stories

1889 Foundation grants $20,000 to Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania (ESWCPA) to benefit “Equitable Hearing Health” initiative. The funds will be used to cover the cost of hearing aids, fittings, and follow-up appointments for qualifying patients in Cambria and Somerset counties. “Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania has served the Johnstown and Somerset areas since 1949. 

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1889 Foundation grants $200,000 to Women’s Help Center

/ Mental & Behavioral Health, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health, Uncategorized

1889 Foundation granted $200,000 in matching funds to the Women’s Help Center for emergency shelter services. Housing continues to be one of the top barriers identified by the Community Care HUB’s Community Health Workers and health and human service providers in the area – one of those providers being the Women’s Help Center. “The Women’s

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1889 Foundation supports Quemahoning Trails with $5,000 grant

/ Community & Economic Development, Mental & Behavioral Health, News, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

In alignment with one of its top priority goal areas – physical health and wellness – 1889 Foundation is supporting the Quemahoning Trails Phase III project with a $5,000 grant. The funds will be used toward the design and construction of seven additional miles of trails in the almost 30-mile Quemahoning Trails Network, which are

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2022–2023 Annual Community Report: A History of Leveraging Trust

/ Annual Reports, Center for Population Health, Childhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Creative Health Impact Grants, Medical Education & Training, Mental & Behavioral Health, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

Our 2023 Annual Community Report is now available, and it highlights the foundation’s transformative work in the overall health and wellness of Cambria & Somerset Counties. Achieving this mission is no small feat, but with your help, we’ve been able to maximize our impact and continue making a significant difference in our community. In the

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