Childhood Development

1889 Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to The Learning Lamp’s Screen2Succeed Program to Support Early Childhood Development in Cambria County

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The 1889 Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to The Learning Lamp in support of its Screen2Succeed initiative, a program dedicated to increasing developmental screenings for young children across Cambria County. Funding for the grant is provided in partnership with Senator Wayne Langerholc. Screen2Succeed focuses on early childhood screening to assess preschool aged children’s readiness […]

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1889 Foundation provides funding for children, teens for race participation

/ Childhood Development, Events, News, Physical Health & Wellness

Early Childhood and Physical Health & Wellness are two funding priority goal areas for 1889 Foundation. With that in mind, 1889 Foundation is proud to provide funding for teens and children aged 17 and under in a variety of running events this year. Healthy Kids Running Series Spring session and fall session Highland Regional Park

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1889 Foundation supports CAC’s continued work

/ Childhood Development, Mental & Behavioral Health

1889 Foundation granted $53,000 to Circle of Support Child Advocacy Center (CAC) for its continued outreach and abuse prevention efforts. “1889 Foundation recognizes the important services that the Circle of Support Child Advocacy Center provides to the vulnerable and abused children in Cambria County,” said 1889 Foundation President Sue Mann. “We also recognize the need

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1889 Foundation impacts thousands in Fiscal Year 2024

/ Center for Population Health, Childhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Creative Health Impact Grants, Events, Mental & Behavioral Health, News, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

In Fiscal Year 2024, 1889 Foundation made a large impact in a variety of funding areas related to its six priority areas: Center for Population Health ($1.1 million), Physical Health & Wellness ($163K), Childhood Development ($1.6 million), Mental and Behavioral Health ($105K), Social Determinants of Health ($1 million), Medical Education and Training ($356K). Community Impact:

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1889 Foundation funds teens, children participation in area running events

/ Childhood Development, Events, Physical Health & Wellness

In alignment with two funding priority goals – Early Childhood and Physical Health & Wellness – 1889 Foundation will again provide funding for teens and children aged 17 and under for a series of running events this year. Path of the Flood Historic Races Saturday, May 25 14-miler, 8-miler, and 5K Presented and benefits –

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1889 Foundation supports Variety the Children’s Charity

/ Childhood Development, Mental & Behavioral Health, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

To further its mission in physical health and wellness, the 1889 Foundation granted $6,800 to Variety the Children’s Charity for its My Bike and My Stroller programs. Safe opportunities to engage in exercise, especially for the most vulnerable populations, is important to the 1889 Foundation. By supporting Variety, the Foundation is supporting children and families

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1889 Foundation supports UPJ Communi-TEAMS with $16,000 grant

/ Childhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Events, Social Determinants of Health, Stories

Creating safe educational opportunities and supporting ongoing collaboration between organizations is important to 1889 Foundation. In support of these two ideas, 1889 Foundation has granted $16,000, over a two-year period, to continue the UPJ Communi-TEAMS program with Greater Johnstown School District. The Communi-TEAMS program provides safe spaces for underprivileged youth to be mentored and engaged

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2022–2023 Annual Community Report: A History of Leveraging Trust

/ Annual Reports, Center for Population Health, Childhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Creative Health Impact Grants, Medical Education & Training, Mental & Behavioral Health, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

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

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1889 Foundation supports ACRP’s Beds for Kids project

/ Childhood Development, Social Determinants of Health

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

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