Physical Health & Wellness

1889 supports Second Chance Fundraising’s organ donation awareness initiatives

/ Medical Education & Training, Physical Health & Wellness

Founded by close friends Craig Smith and Derek Partsch after Smith received a heart transplant in 2015, Second Chance Fundraising is a Johnstown-based nonprofit organization that raises awareness for organ donation. The organization’s 7th Annual Second Chance 5K Run/Walk is set for August 12 at Berwind Wayside Festival Park in St. Michael. 1889 Foundation is […]

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1889 funds implementation of PulsePoint in Cambria County

/ Physical Health & Wellness

Time is critical when someone has a cardiac event– the ability to quickly locate an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) can save lives. To facilitate this, 1889 Foundation has funded Cambria County’s implementation of software called PulsePoint, which will log the location of all AEDs in Cambria County. Through a free, downloadable app, this information will

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1889 Foundation grants $100,000 to Flood City Youth Fitness Academy

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

1889 Foundation has granted $100,000 to fund facility renovations and expansions at the Flood City Youth Fitness Academy (FCYFA). The FCYFA provides services to at-risk young people from kindergarten through 12th grade, including programming, tutoring services, and meals. “This grant makes it possible for us to greatly expand the type of programming we’re able to

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Ribbon-cutting held for new mobile health clinic

/ Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

A ribbon-cutting was recently held for a new mobile health clinic that will serve Cambria, Somerset, and Bedford Counties. The clinic is a partnership between Hyndman Health, 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, and Richland Family Health Center. The clinic provides free services to adults and children, including primary care, screenings for conditions like diabetes

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2021-2022 Annual Community Report

/ 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

Physical copies of our annual report, “Creating Ripples of Healthy Change,” were mailed to our supporters last 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!

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Running and walking are healthy activities!

/ Childhood Development, Physical Health & Wellness

Running and walking are healthy forms of exercise available to nearly everyone, and it can also be motivating and inspiring to train for a race. 1889 Foundation supports opportunities for all ages to build healthy exercise habits! Click “more” for more details about each event. Healthy Kids Running Series: This five-week running program takes place

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