On Sept. 14, 2016, the formation of the Cambria County Drug Coalition was announced as an effort to combat illegal drug use and alcohol abuse in our area. The coalition will work to reduce and ultimately eliminate overdose deaths, reduce illegal drug use, expand prevention efforts, address treatment options for those whose are addicted, and reduce […]
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The 1889 Foundation and the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Creative Health Impact Grant Awards. The awards, which support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties, provide 1889 Foundation funds to programs selected by the PRAA. Six programs were selected from
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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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The 9th Annual Chef’s Auction is coming up on October 12, 2016 at the Pasquerilla Conference Center! It’s sure to be a fantastic evening, with tastings from a wide variety of chefs and restaurants. This delicious event is for a great cause, too — proceeds will help expand the reach of The Healing Patch, a program of the Home
Chef Auction is coming up! Read Post »
The 1889 Foundation has a variety of scholarship funds that were established to support students pursuing a career in healthcare. In 2016, we were proud to present more than 50 awards totaling over $52,000 to deserving students in nursing and related fields. One of these funds, the E.MAP/1889 Foundation Critical Skills Scholarship Endowment, was founded
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The 1889 Foundation is proud to support the 11th annual Pet Therapy Day at Windber Recreation Park, from noon-5:00 pm on Sunday, July 24! There will be music, fun and friends — all friendly pets on leashes are welcome! Download this Pet Therapy Day flyer for complete details on the event, including how to participate
Pet Therapy Day is on July 24! Read Post »
Mark your calendar now for these important events in 2016. More information will be posted as it becomes available!
The 1889 Foundation has announced the establishment of the Creative Health Impact Grant Awards. The awards will provide up to $25,000 in 1889 Foundation funds annually to support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. Like the United Way Community Impact Grants program announced by the 1889 Foundation in December
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(JOHNSTOWN, Pa.) The 1889 Foundation today announced a $7.5 million, five-year gift establishing the 1889 Foundation-Jefferson Center for Population Health in Johnstown. The Center, which is a partnership between the 1889 Foundation and the Jefferson College of Population Health of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, will identify, quantify and develop strategies for improving the health
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On December 13, The Tribune-Democrat published an editorial in support of the 1889 Foundation’s $500,000 challenge grant to the United Way of the Laurel Highlands. Key quote: “We know the announcement provided a spark of excitement to the United Way’s fundraising division leaders. And we’re positive they will help spread that enthusiasm throughout the Laurel
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