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 […]
1889 Foundation supports Quemahoning Trails with $5,000 grant Read Post »
1889 Foundation is continuing its support of Hosanna Industries, Inc., and the 2024 Johnstown Resurrection Project. The Foundation granted $500,000 that will provide substantial housing repair, rehabilitation, improvement, and new construction, when necessary, for homeowners in need. “We are honored to continue this partnership with Hosanna Industries on this transformative initiative, and grateful for the
1889 Foundation grants $500,000 to Hosanna Industries, Inc for home repairs Read Post »
1889 Foundation is continuing its mission of supporting innovative programs and initiatives aiming to improve the overall health and wellness of Cambria and Somerset counties in 2024. To better serve Cambria and Somerset counties, 1889 Foundation has identified the following funding priority areas: Center for Population Health (CPH): A population health resource center developed and
1889 Foundation continuing focus on population health and disease prevention Read Post »
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
2022–2023 Annual Community Report: A History of Leveraging Trust Read Post »
On Monday, July 24, the 1889 Classic took place at Sunnehanna Country Club! It was a wonderful day of golf with everyone having fun. We are grateful to our presenting sponsor Conemaugh Health System/Duke LifePoint Healthcare, and everyone who helped make the event such a success. A gallery of photos highlighting the day is below!
Thank you for another great Golf Outing! Read Post »
Founded by close friends Craig Smith and Derek Partsch after Smith received a heart transplant in 2015, Second Chance Fundraising is a Johnstown-based nonprofit organization that raises awareness for organ donation. The organization’s 7th Annual Second Chance 5K Run/Walk is set for August 12 at Berwind Wayside Festival Park in St. Michael. 1889 Foundation is
1889 supports Second Chance Fundraising’s organ donation awareness initiatives Read Post »
The Chef Auction began more than 10 years ago to benefit our predecessor foundation. Now, 1889 Foundation has passed this wonderful event to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation. Proceeds will benefit their Supporting Scholars Fund, which provides area students with scholarships. The Chef Auction is set for October 11, 2023 at the Pasquerilla Conference
A bequest of $200,000 has been provided to 1889 Foundation from the estate of Robert Flora to endow a nursing scholarship fund. The Margaret B. (Mayes) Flora Nursing Scholarship Fund will provide a scholarship to a senior at the Conemaugh School of Nursing who is a graduate of the Greater Johnstown High School. “Robert wanted
Margaret B. (Mayes) Flora Nursing Scholarship Fund established at 1889 Foundation Read Post »
The 60th class of the Program for Surgical Technology at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center will graduate on August 4, and all five students are the recipients of 1889 Foundation scholarships based on clinical and didactic excellence. Each graduate will receive a certificate in surgical technology from the hospital and an Associate of Science degree from
Can you imagine going to sleep every night…. without a bed to sleep in? Many area children don’t have their own bed and have to sleep on the floor or furniture. The lack of restful sleep can have a huge negative impact on a child’s development and overall well-being. The ACRP’s Beds for Kids project
1889 Foundation supports ACRP’s Beds for Kids project Read Post »
