Second chance to buy a luxury vacation and support 1889!
1889 Foundation is pleased that our efforts have been recognized by the American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund.org), a national charity that specializes in raising funds for deserving organizations such as ours. AmFund sponsored us by bringing
The Chef Auction is coming up, 10/9!
The Chef Auction is celebrating our 12th anniversary this year, and the event’s proceeds will benefit mental health programs for children in Cambria and Somerset Counties. We are grateful to the many sponsors and chefs
Thank you for a successful 1889 Classic!
The 1889 Classic took place on August 12 at Sunnehanna Country Club, and it was a great event! The fundraising tournament had to be delayed from our original July date due to terrible weather,
Creative Health Impact Grant award recipients announced
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are pleased to announce the 2019-2020 recipients of the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards. This year the awards provide over $40,000 in 1889 Foundation funds
Thanks for a great Pet Therapy Day!
The 14th Annual Pet Therapy Day took place on July 28 at Windber Recreational Park, and a great time was had by all! This family-friendly day was hosted by Golden Girls Pet Therapy, and
1889 Classic rescheduled for Mon., Aug. 12
The 1889 Classic Golf Outing, which was originally scheduled for July 22, will now take place on Mon., Aug. 12, due to inclement weather. We regret having to reschedule, but unfortunately a significant threat of
1889 funds blight alleviation project in Johnstown’s West End
1889 Foundation is a major funder of a blight alleviation project in Johnstown's West End that was announced at a June 20 press conference above (pictured above: Melissa Komar, left, Johnstown Redevelopment Authority executive director,
14th Annual Pet Therapy Day set for July 28 at Windber Recreational Park
1889 Foundation is proud to support the 14th Annual Pet Therapy Day, which is set for Sunday, July 28 at Windber Recreational Park! This family fun day educates the public about the benefits of pet
1889 Foundation increases the impact of United Way’s funded programs
1889 Foundation has been partnering with the United Way of the Laurel Highlands for five years, and has invested more than two million dollars to increase the impact of the United Way's funded programs. The
1889 Foundation supports Communities in Schools at Greater Johnstown School District
Today 1889 Foundation announced a grant of $200,000 has been awarded to the Greater Johnstown School District (GJSD) to fund an expanded partnership with Communities in Schools, the nation's largest provider of technical assistance for