Social Determinants of Health

1889 Foundation Awards $200,000 Grant to Women’s Help Center’s Community Help Center to Combat Homelessness in Cambria County

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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 […]

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1889 Foundation provides ongoing financial support to Center for Population Health

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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

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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 Variety the Children’s Charity

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To further its mission in physical health and wellness, the 1889 Foundation granted $6,800 to Variety the Children’s Charity for its My Bike and My Stroller programs. Safe opportunities to engage in exercise, especially for the most vulnerable populations, is important to the 1889 Foundation. By supporting Variety, the Foundation is supporting children and families

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1889 Foundation supports ‘Equitable Hearing Health’ with $20,000 grant

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1889 Foundation grants $20,000 to Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania (ESWCPA) to benefit “Equitable Hearing Health” initiative. The funds will be used to cover the cost of hearing aids, fittings, and follow-up appointments for qualifying patients in Cambria and Somerset counties. “Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania has served the Johnstown and Somerset areas since 1949. 

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1889 Foundation supports UPJ Communi-TEAMS with $16,000 grant

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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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1889 Foundation grants $200,000 to Women’s Help Center

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1889 Foundation granted $200,000 in matching funds to the Women’s Help Center for emergency shelter services. Housing continues to be one of the top barriers identified by the Community Care HUB’s Community Health Workers and health and human service providers in the area – one of those providers being the Women’s Help Center. “The Women’s

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1889 Foundation supports Quemahoning Trails with $5,000 grant

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In alignment with one of its top priority goal areas – physical health and wellness – 1889 Foundation is supporting the Quemahoning Trails Phase III project with a $5,000 grant. The funds will be used toward the design and construction of seven additional miles of trails in the almost 30-mile Quemahoning Trails Network, which are

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1889 Foundation grants $500,000 to Hosanna Industries, Inc for home repairs

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1889 Foundation is continuing its support of Hosanna Industries, Inc., and the 2024 Johnstown Resurrection Project. The Foundation granted $500,000 that will provide substantial housing repair, rehabilitation, improvement, and new construction, when necessary, for homeowners in need. “We are honored to continue this partnership with Hosanna Industries on this transformative initiative, and grateful for the

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2022–2023 Annual Community Report: A History of Leveraging Trust

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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

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