Our 2023 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 […]
2022–2023 Annual Community Report: A History of Leveraging Trust Read Post »
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
1889 supports Second Chance Fundraising’s organ donation awareness initiatives Read Post »
1889 Foundation is proud to once again sponsor Farm Safety Day, as we have for over 25 years! This year’s event will be held on Sat., May 6 from 9:30-2:30 pm at the Berlin Community Grove (1394 Beulah Road, Berlin). Youth and adults will have the opportunity to learn safety steps that can prevent injuries
1889 supports Farm Safety Day in Berlin Read Post »
Running is a healthy form of exercise, and 1889 Foundation is pleased to support several area running events throughout 2023! They are:
1889 supports area running events Read Post »
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
1889 funds implementation of PulsePoint in Cambria County Read Post »
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
1889 Foundation grants $100,000 to Flood City Youth Fitness Academy Read Post »
1889 Foundation is proud to premiere this video explaining the featured initiative of the Center for Population Health: the Community Care HUB.
Community Care HUB video premieres Read Post »
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
Ribbon-cutting held for new mobile health clinic Read Post »
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!
2021-2022 Annual Community Report Read Post »
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
Running and walking are healthy activities! Read Post »
