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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 provides ongoing financial support to Center for Population Health

/ Center for Population Health, Events, News, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

The Center for Population Health (CPH) was developed, through funding and in collaboration with the 1889 Foundation, as a population health resource center to benefit Cambria and Somerset counties. CPH work focuses on improving health through collaboration, outreach, and education. Current strategic initiatives of the CPH include: Community Care HUB (HUB), Community Health Worker (CHW)

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1889 Foundation supports Penn Highlands Scholarship Fund through Chef Auction

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At this year’s annual Chef Auction, held in October, the 1889 Foundation provided a $15,000 donation to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation to benefit the Supporting Scholars Fund and future culinary arts scholarships at the college. The Chef Auction started more than 15 years ago under 1889 Foundation’s predecessor foundation. In 2023, 1889 Foundation

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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 President named to 2024 Non-Profit Female Leaders list

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1889 Foundation President Susan Mann was nominated and named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s 6th Annual “Women in Business 2024 Top Non-Profit Female Leaders.” “It’s an honor to be recognized as a non-profit female leader, especially amongst such a great group of strong and successful women who are making an impact and lasting difference in our communities

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PRAA accepting applications for Creative Health Impact Grants

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JOHNSTOWN – 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) have once again partnered to foster connections between the arts and health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset counties via the 1889 Foundation Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG). The grant application opens Friday, April 19 with the deadline to apply set for Friday, June 28.

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1889 Foundation grants $20,000 to Berlin PA Lions Club for AEDs, Community Training

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1889 Foundation granted $20,000 to the Berlin PA Lions Club for Community CPR/AED Training and the purchase and distribution of AEDs. The Foundation is dedicated to advancing the health and safety of the region. The project has the potential to quick administration of defibrillation, which could increase survival rates from sudden cardiac arrests and other

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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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The Chef Auction to be presented by PA Highlands Community College to benefit their Supporting Scholars Fund!

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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

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