Due to the coronavirus crisis, 1889 Foundation is postponing the 1889 Classic, which was originally set for Monday, July 27. The fundraising golf tournament will move to a comparable date in summer 2021, which will be announced after arrangements are made with our venue, Sunnehanna Country Club. We thank our sponsors, players, and supporters for […]
1889 Classic postponed to 2021 Read Post »
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
Here’s how to donate to support local coronavirus relief Read Post »
1889 Foundation has always approached our mission, which is to support “innovative programs and initiatives that improve and transform the overall health and wellness of our region,” with an emphasis on collaboration, and we are delighted to be working together with the United Way of the Laurel Highlands, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, and Lee
1889 Foundation collaborates with three additional funders on unified COVID-19 response Read Post »
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance are partnering on the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards. The awards will provide up to $50,000 in 1889 Foundation funds to support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. This is the fifth year of the 1889 Foundation’s partnership with PRAA
Creative Health Impact Grant Awards applicants sought Read Post »
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 launches Grants Process section of website Read Post »
1889 Foundation wishes all our friends and supporters a happy new year. Here are key dates for our major 2020 fundraisers — we hope you’ll save these dates and plan to join us!
Save these dates in 2020! Read Post »
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, established through a partnership between 1889 Foundation and the Jefferson College of Population Health, has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking local partners to serve as Care Coordination Agencies under the Pathways Community HUB model (HUB). The HUB helps to coordinate community resources to reduce the medical,
Center for Population Health announces RFP for Care Coordination Agencies Read Post »
1889 Foundation is proud to present our 2018-2019 Annual Report, showing how we’re lighting the way to a healthier future.
2018-2019 Annual Community Report Read Post »
We are grateful to the sponsors, chefs, donors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this year’s Chef Auction such a success! We are delighted to share the gallery of photos below from the event, which took place on October 9 at the Pasquerilla Conference Center. Thank you for coming, and we’ll see you next year!
Thank you for a wonderful Chef Auction 2019! Read Post »
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health (CPH) will be holding informational sessions for organizations who would like to learn more about the implementation of the Pathways Community HUB model in the community as well as potential partnership opportunities. Partnering with the HUB is an opportunity for agencies to learn how they can expand and
