(JOHNSTOWN, Pa.) – 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are pleased to announce the 2025-2026 recipients of the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards. The awards provide up to $60,000 in 1889 Foundation funds to support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. “The strength of this year’s […]
The 1889 Foundation has awarded a $30,000 grant to the Cambria County Backpack Project (CCBP) to expand its work addressing childhood food insecurity throughout Cambria County. The Cambria County Backpack Project provides nutritious, ready-to-eat weekend meals for children who would otherwise go hungry when school meals are unavailable. The program currently serves more than 650
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Johnstown, PA — The Women’s Help Center in Johnstown has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the 1889 Foundation to support the Community Help Center (CHC) Emergency Shelter program, the region’s key housing hub addressing homelessness and housing insecurity throughout Cambria County. The CHC provides a comprehensive range of prevention and intervention services designed to
Johnstown, PA – Victim Services, Inc. is proud to announce it has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the 1889 Foundation to support its Direct Support Services Program, which provides free, confidential assistance to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes throughout Cambria and Somerset Counties. The funding will allow Victim Services
Johnstown, PA – The 1889 Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Penn Highlands Community College Foundation to support scholarships for students pursuing culinary arts. The funding, provided through the Supporting Scholars Fund, will help expand access to education and hands-on training for aspiring chefs in the region. The grant coincides with the annual
1889 Foundation has awarded full tuition scholarships to 10 students who successfully passed the Paramedic program at Conemaugh Memorial’s School of Emergency Medical Services.
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1889 Foundation has awarded five scholarships to students enrolled in Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s Program for Surgical Technology.
Program for Surgical Technology students receive scholarships from 1889 Foundation Read Post »
In a show of community solidarity and support, 1889 Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Somerset County Disaster Recovery Fund, a local effort dedicated to helping the non-profit organizations that are assisting those impacted by the flooding in Somerset County. The donation will support organizations whose critical recovery efforts have provided emergency shelter and are
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We wanted to give you advance notice that changes are coming soon to our website and our Grants Process. What’s Happening: Why We’re Making These Changes: These updates are part of our ongoing effort to improve your experience. The new design and streamlined workflows will: What You Need to Know: We appreciate your support and
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