This fall, Holy Name School of Ebensburg held a fundraiser to benefit breast cancer programs funded by 1889 Foundation. The kids sold T-shirts like the ones they’re wearing in the photo above, and raised more than $1,400! Sue Mann and Debbie Costlow of 1889 Foundation (fourth and fifth from left, back row) recently went to […]
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This fall 1889 Foundation had the privilege of sponsoring The Healthy Kids Running Series. The Healthy Kids Running Series was created by Jeff Long, founder and president of Pattison Sports Group, to provide kids with a positive, educational, and fun experience in the world of running, while combating the increasing rates of child obesity in America. The
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1889 Foundation is proud to support the Johnstown Tomahawks Kids Club, which is a free club open to all kids aged 14 and under! The club, whose main sponsor is Conemaugh Health System, is led by Tomahawks mascot Chopper, who will encourage all participants to live a healthy lifestyle. Parents and guardians of club members
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Thank you to all the sponsors, chefs, and everyone who came to the 11th Annual Chef Auction last night! It was a fantastic evening of delicious tastings, and we are grateful for your support. Photos from the evening will be posted soon! Proceeds from this year’s Chef Auction will support grief counseling for children in
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E.MAP (the Employers Medical Access Partnership) and 1889 Foundation have awarded scholarships for 2017! E.MAP, which is a membership-based organization serving employers in five counties, has funded these scholarships since 2009 — including this year’s scholarships, the awards total has reached nearly $50,000. Five students from the Conemaugh School of Nursing were the recipients. We are
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1889 Foundation has awarded the first scholarship for the Program for Surgical Technology to Harley Coffey! The scholarship was made possible by proceeds from the Program for Surgical Technology’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, which was held in November 2016. Seen above at the presentation, left to right: Patty Pavlikowski , Program Director for Surgical Technology; Sue Mann,
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Every year, the 1889 Foundation’s Chef Auction benefits a charity that is working on behalf of children. The 2016 proceeds have been given to The Healing Patch, a program of the Home Nursing Agency that helps children and their families cope with the loss of a loved one. The Healing Patch offers support groups, on-site counseling, and
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We are grateful for the many fundraisers held by area schools to help family, friends and neighbors through the 1889 Foundation. What a meaningful way to show you care! Two fundraisers were held recently to benefit area cancer patients, helping us provide assistance with meals or supplements, transportation to treatment, or help with special circumstances that
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The 1889 Foundation is fortunate to be the beneficiary of a variety of fundraising events held by people and organizations who want to make a difference in our community. In September, the family of Derek Brothers worked together to throw a wonderful event in memory of this special young man (pictured below right), who passed away
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On July 24, pets and their owners came to Windber Recreation Park for the 11th annual Pet Therapy Day. The event, which was supported in part by the 1889 Foundation, raised money for animal shelters and pet therapy initiatives across the county. Organizer Christine Fogle, who takes her dogs Gracie and Mahlah to hospitals, nursing
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