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1889 Foundation supports innovative programs and initiatives that improve and transform the overall health and wellness of our region.
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1889 Foundation increases the impact of United Way’s funded programs
1889 Foundation has been partnering with the United Way of the Laurel Highlands for five years, and has invested more than two million dollars to increase the impact
1889 Foundation supports Communities in Schools at Greater Johnstown School District
Today 1889 Foundation announced a grant of $200,000 has been awarded to the Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) to fund an expanded partnership with Communities in Schools, the
Greater Johnstown High School students win logo design challenge
A logo contest was recently conducted at Greater Johnstown High School with the goal of promoting Type 2 Diabetes prevention through lifestyle changes. The contest, which was sponsored
“Recently a Stop the Bleed training was presented at our facility, and we wanted to thank 1889 Foundation for funding this invaluable program. We had positive feedback from everyone who took part, and it’s a comforting feeling to know that groups like this are out there to help all of us in emergencies.”