August 2025 Events
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Full Tuition Scholarships Awarded to EMS Class of 2025
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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Program for Surgical Technology students receive scholarships from 1889 Foundation
1889 Foundation has awarded five scholarships to students enrolled in Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s Program for Surgical Technology.
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1889 Foundation Donates $10,000 to Support Local Disaster Recovery Fund
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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Upcoming Website and Grants Process Updates
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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1889 Foundation provides funding for children, teens for race participation
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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2023–2024 Annual Community Report: Our Year in Review
Our 2024 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 provides ongoing financial support to Center for Population 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 impacts thousands in Fiscal Year 2024
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 supports mental health series
Every year May is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness and is a time to reflect on how we can work together to stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Mental and behavioral health in the form of services and support for all ages, including substance use prevention and treatment, is a top priority funding area for
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