Physical copies of our annual report, “Staying the Course,” have been mailed to our supporters this week, and a digital copy is provided at the button below. The report gives an overview of some of 1889’s funding initiatives in the last fiscal year!
2020-2021 Annual Community Report Read Post »
Laurel View Village has recently unveiled the results from their Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG), a partnership between 1889 Foundation and the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance. Laurel View, a local retirement community, used their grant funding to facilitate the creation of mosaic benches along a nature trail. Residents had the opportunity to work alongside a
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In a prime example of collaboration leading to success, state Rep. Frank Burns is announcing $55,000 in state grants to fund four projects, made possible through his partnership with the Johnstown-based 1889 Foundation. Burns, D-Cambria, said since these small-scale projects don’t always qualify for other state aid, the situation required a persistent and creative approach
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1889 Foundation today announced a $50,000 grant to the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO) in support of education and outreach programs for all ages. “As a small city, Johnstown is truly fortunate to have such an excellent orchestra,” said Susan Mann, president of 1889 Foundation. “The JSO has shown tremendous creativity in the past few years
1889 Foundation today announced a $230,000 grant to the YMCA to fund several initiatives that support the foundation’s mission of improving the health and well-being of people living in this region. “Physical activity is a key part of maintaining and improving health, and the YMCA offers a wide variety of accessible, affordable programs that encourage
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1889 Foundation today announced a $250,000 grant to the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) in support of the Johnstown Flood Museum Revitalization Project. The grant will fund exhibition upgrades at the museum, one of Johnstown’s flagship tourism attractions. The $250,000 grant helps JAHA unlock additional funding for the overall project by completing a required match
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1889 Foundation’s 2019-2020 annual report, “Charting a Path Toward Health Through Collaboration,” is out! Copies have been mailed to our supporters, but you can access the complete document at the button below.
2019-2020 Annual Community Report Read Post »
Vince Lovenduski and his wife, Shelly, noticed that opportunities for socialization for their special needs son, Austin, became rarer and rarer as he became an adult. With 1889 Foundation support, they decided to do something about it by founding Sustainable Employment for Adults with Disabilities (SEADS) Garden Center, in the former Flower Barn facility in
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1889 Foundation is a major funder of a blight alleviation project in Johnstown’s West End that was announced at a June 20 press conference above (pictured above: Melissa Komar, left, Johnstown Redevelopment Authority executive director, accepts 1889 Foundation’s check from Susan Mann, 1889 president.) The project will enable the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority (JRA), Cambria County
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The Cambria City Cultural Partnership completed its first year of existence in November 2018! The partnership is a cooperative funding agreement that provides matching funds for capital improvements to Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Dance Works (Johnstown Concert Ballet), The Steeples Project (1901 Church), and Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA), and eventually more cultural entities
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