Fore! A save-the-date postcard is going out for the 1889 Classic, which is set for July 31 at Sunnehanna Country Club. We’ve launched a special section of this website featuring all the details on how you can participate in the tournament — as a player, sponsor or both — and an online registration form. Plan to join […]
Save the date! 1889 Classic coming on July 31 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 »
The 1889 Foundation is proud to support the Path of the Flood Historic Races, which will be held on May 27, 2017! The races, which are presented by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association and the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority, include a half-marathon, 12K, and 5K, and are run on the Path of the
1889 Foundation supports Path of the Flood Historic Races Read Post »
Trina Thompson, DrPH, BSN, has been named the executive director for the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health in Johnstown. The Center was established last year through a $7.5 million, five-year gift from the 1889 Foundation to the Jefferson College of Population Health of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. In her new position, Thompson will
Trina Thompson named executive director of Center for Population Health Read Post »
Here are the 2017 dates for some important 1889 Foundation events and fundraisers! More information will be published about these as it becomes available. Mark your calendar now! Sunday, July 23: 12th Annual Community Pet Therapy Day at Windber Recreation Park Monday, July 31: 1889 Golf Classic at Sunnehanna Country Club Wednesday, October 11: 10th
2017 Dates to Remember Read Post »
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
Area schools raise funds for 1889 Foundation Read Post »
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
Family of Derek Brothers raises funds for 1889 Foundation Read Post »
The ninth annual Chef Auction took place on October 12, and was a huge success! More than $37,000 was raised to benefit The Healing Patch, a free grief counseling and support program for children who have lost a loved one. It was a delicious evening, and we are grateful to everyone who volunteered, sponsored, donated,
Thank you for a wonderful Chef Auction! Read Post »
The 1889 Foundation recently mailed the first edition of The 1889 Times, our new newsletter, to our friends and supporters. The newsletter contained our annual report information, as well as articles about our major initiatives. To download a copy, please click here.
2015-2016 Annual Community Report Read Post »
