2024-2025 Annual Community Report
Investing Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
A Message from 1889 Foundation President
Real change happens when we address the root causes of health challenges and create opportunities for people to live healthier, longer lives. Together with our partners, 1889 is investing in prevention and innovation today to build a healthier, stronger community for tomorrow.
This past year, I’ve seen firsthand how partnerships, generosity, and vision are transforming lives across Cambria and Somerset Counties. From expanding safe and supportive spaces for our youth, to connecting people with critical resources, to helping students pursue their dreams in health care, the impact we are making together is truly inspiring.
Susan Mann
PresidentTotal Grants Distributed for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Funding Priorities
Population
Health
Childhood
Development
Medical Education
and Training
Population Health Impacts
received mental health services through ACRP and Victims Services
connected to resources through the work of the HUB and community health workers
received free food boxes and wellness kits
received homeless prevention, connection to resources, and temporary shelter and housing through the Community Help Center
were rehabilitated for home-owners in need
received support through VCI’s rural outreach program
Childhood Development Impacts
have been screened through the Screen2Succeed Program to assess growth and identify delays, and connect families to early intervention resources to ensure school readiness
were served through Learning Lamp’s early childhood behavioral health initiative
received mental health and suicide prevention programming
were served through Nurse Family Partnership and Parents as Teachers Programs
participated weekly in Safe Spaces Programs
Medical Education and Training Impacts
provided training and equipment by Stop the Bleed Program over the past 10 years
(nursing, allied health, paramedics and EMTs) awarded
provided Training and education programs
2024-2025 Highlights
Center For Population Health
Center for Population Health is a tremendous resource for our community for health and human services. 1889 Foundation has helped to launch initiatives that Center for Population Health coordinates. Jeannine McMillan, Executive Director believes their partnership with 1889 Foundation is a key to improving the health of the residents of our region.
Safe Spaces & YMCA
Ann Gustkey, CEO of Greater Johnstown Community YMCA states that 1889 Foundation provides funding through the YMCA to Safe Spaces Initiative and the programs that are provided by eight local organizations. The goal is to get kids away from violence by offering activities and events, and without 1889, these programs would not be possible. Representative Jim Rigby has been extremely supportive of the Safe Spaces Initiative and has helped leverage additional state funding over the past several years.
Conemaugh Hospital School of EMS
Richard Steel, Clinical Coordinator of Conemaugh Hospital School of EMS is explains the importance of the support 1889 Foundation provides, offering scholarships for EMTs pursuing certification to enter the work force.
Outdoor Odyssey
Outdoor Odyssey’s Mindfull Pause initiatives offers mental strength programs to organizations and businesses. Lisa Rullo, Community Outreach and Mental Fitness Trainer, claims that their mental fitness programs are successful because of 1889 Foundation’s support.
Hyndman Area Health Center, Inc
Vice President, Victoria Black, of Hyndman Area Health Center, Inc boasts that their facilities see 40,000 patients a year and now with the Mobile Unit, more patients have access to quality health care, including dental care.
Veterans Community Initiatives
Tom Caulfield, President/CEO of Veterans Community Initiatives says their programs are a result of funding provided by 1889 Foundation.
Hosanna
1889 Foundation has provided a total of $2 million dollars to Hosanna Industries since 2022 to help homeowners in need rehabilitate their houses, thus helping address the social determinants of health and improve our community’s neighborhoods. Becky Hetzer, Director of Mission Resources claims that 1889 is the biggest funding source for their efforts.
Women’s Help Center
Executive Director of the Women’s Help Center, Roxann Tyger says that they were able to provide 12,000 nights of shelter this fiscal year. 1889 Foundation helped to fill the gaps in fundraising, making their services and mission to decrease homelessness possible.
Donors
The contributors listed in this publication made donations between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Every effort has been made to acknowledge your generosity completely and correctly. We sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions that may have occurred. Please Contact Debbie Costlow at 814-532-0100 Ext. 2 if you have any questions or concerns.
- Colleen F. Andreyo
- Anonymous
- Mark A. Badaczewski
- Larry and Dorothy Beamer
- Jeffrey Becker
- Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Becker
- Anthony Bell Living Trust #
- Brian and Maryellen Belz
- Marie S. Bernard
- William H. Beute, MD
- Michael and Glenna Bodolosky
- Thomas Bremer #
- Maryann Brett
- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC
- Beth and David Burkett
- Tracy A. Carmean
- Kathy and William Carney, MD
- Brenda Cassol-Turous
- Sam and Lisa Catanese #
- Thomas and Dorothy Causer
- Rosemarie Christ
- Kristy and Robert Chunta
- Gary and Debra Costlow
- Teri A. Cruse
- Kathleen E. DeFrehn
- Dawn M. Drahnak
- Marcella Duffy-Dukery and Brian Dukery
- Dr. Russell D. Dumire
- Anne Earle
- Grace A. Emert
- EPIC
- Barbara and Joseph Evans
- Robert Flora* #
- Flornell Wirick Resley Ferrier Trust #
- Deborah Foust
- Karen L. Fritsche* #
- Dr. and Mrs. Reynaldo T. Gannon #
- Dennis Gerber and Shawn Anderson
- Gerheim Trust #
- Dolores Gindlesperger
- Lisa Golden, MD
- Edwin H. Gordon
- Frances H. & Harold E. Gordon Charitable Foundation
- Kathy and Leonard Gorzelsky
- Christine Gredesky
- Linda Greeley
- Robert J. Grimm #
- Theresa and Ronald Gritzer
- Drs. Nancy and William Grove
- John and Colleen Hanes #
- John S. Hargreaves
- Richard Hazzouri
- Deborah Hegedus
- Emma Clyde Hodge* Memorial Fund #
- Patricia Huber-Smith and Robert Smith
- Barbara Irvin
- Michelle Jefferson
- Karen Kearney
- Joyce A. Kelly, RN, MA #
- Sally A. Kline
- Greer Koeller
- Monica R. Kozak
- The Honorable Norman A. Krumenacker, III
- Barbara Laslo
- William and Stacey Locher
- Nancy Love
- The Lucas Foundation Inc.
- Thomas and Ann Luy
- Mike and Debbie Lynch
- John Lyncheski
- Mary Lynn and David Mahla
- G. Timothy and Susan M. Mann
- Nancy G. Marano
- Joan Martin
- Dr. Jessica and Brian Masser
- Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Mayer
- Mary Jane McCready
- Judith Merritt
- Melanie and Bryon Mihelec
- Steven and Stephanie Miles
- Lisa M. Miller
- Owen K. Morgan, MD
- Wallace Nestor #
- Jenny Novak
- Mr. and Mrs. Barry Orner
- Kathleen Ortel
- Carol Osgood
- Dianne O’Shea
- George and Janice Ozimok
- Gloria M. Page
- Roxane Panarella and Curtis Diaz
- Jason C. Panek
- Pasquerilla Management, LLC
- Bonnie McNeely-Rowe, MD
- Bonnie L. Patton
- Gene and Patty Pavlikowski
- Lynn Penniman
- Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Foundation
- Jamie Perrucci
- Richard and Anne Marie Pidutti
- Marian Pittenger
- Joanie and Joe Polantz
- Judy L. Porter
- Brenda M. Punako
- Michelle and Ronald Rhoads
- Paul A. Rollins, MD
- Renae and David Roman
- Mr. and Mrs. David Rosendale
- Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Rovansek, Jr.
- Jacalyn M. Sandak * Estate #
- Brian V. Schiffhauer
- Christine and Michael Schreyer
- Second Chance Fundraising
- Michele M. Serafin
- Anita C. Shaffer
- Melissa Shaffer
- Pamela and Thomas Shaffer
- Ryan Shawley
- Dr. and Mrs. Kamran Shayesteh
- Kimberly Shearman
- Debra Sheesley
- Siciliano Family Fund of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
- Gretchen R. Smajda
- Charles and Jeanne Spencer, MD
- Melinda Stohon
- Sherry Strashensky
- Edna Strayer #
- Catherine and Michael Strushensky
- David and Margaret Sutor
- Mary Ann and Alan Sutt
- Anita Teplica
- Nick Teplica
- Patricia J. Thomas
- Charlene T. and Frank A. Trimeloni
- Drs. Edward and Ruth Trondsen Pawlowski
- Cheri R. Verbano
- Lucky and Linda Villa
- Pamela Vyhonsky
- John and Dianne Wainwright
- Saba Waseem, MD
- Joanna and Robert Watkins
- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Wehner
- Kristy L. Wilson
- Michaeleen N. Wilson, DO
- Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. Wozniak
- Patrick Yanko
- Dr. Kevin Zitnay
*Denotes deceased
# Indicates Clara Barton Society Member. The Clara Barton Society recognizes patrons who have had the wisdom and foresight to have their financial and estate plans in order and have included 1889 Foundation in their estate planning with a planned gift by will, trust, or gift annuity. The wishes of contributors who want to remain anonymous are always respected.
Honor/Memorials
Gifts in Remembrance of:
- Audrey Hargreaves Bearer
- Zachary A. Becker
- Lucas M. Chunta
- Judith A. Dembowski
- Marjorie A. Farabaugh
- Karen Fritsche
- Frances H. & Harold E. Gordon
- Jill L. Havas
- Hunter Charles Huston
- Royal R. Koeller, MD
- Elmer Laslo
- L. Jeffrey McCready
- Helen McGowan Rubisch
- O’Shea and Paruch Families
- Karen Rosko
- Kenneth W. Rowe, MD
- Jacalyn M. Sandak
- Laurie L. Smith
- Michael Tatarko, MD
- Lois Tomb
- Karen Walker Stringent
Thank you to our community partners, donors, and funders who made this year’s growth possible. With your support we were able to invest today for a healthier tomorrow.
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