A Tale of Two Sisters
By Randall S. May Garnet (left) and Betty, c. 1944. Kingswood & Beginnings During the heart of the great depression, Scott & Nellie Romesburg of Uniontown, Pennsylvania moved about 35 miles with their
Mosaic benches from Creative Health Impact Grants debut at Laurel View Village
Laurel View Village has recently unveiled the results from their Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG), a partnership between 1889 Foundation and the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance. Laurel View, a local retirement community, used their grant
1889 Foundation announces the Alberta Simpson Gerber Nursing Scholarship
1889 Foundation is delighted to announce that a Conemaugh School of Nursing scholarship has been set up by the Gerber family in honor and memory of their mother, Alberta Simpson Gerber, a 1947 graduate of
Thank you for an incredible 1889 Classic!
On Monday, July 26, the 1889 Classic took place at Sunnehanna Country Club! It was a wonderful day of golf with a beautiful summer day for it. We are grateful to our presenting sponsor
1889 collaborates with Rep. Frank Burns to support four local projects
In a prime example of collaboration leading to success, state Rep. Frank Burns is announcing $55,000 in state grants to fund four projects, made possible through his partnership with the Johnstown-based 1889 Foundation. Burns, D-Cambria,
Jeannine McMillan promoted to executive director of the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health
Jeannine McMillan has been promoted to executive director of the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health. In the two years since McMillan joined the Center, she helped bolster the renowned Community Care HUB which, established
Chef Auction to resume in 2022
The Chef Auction is normally held the second Wednesday in October. 1889 Foundation was unable to hold the event in 2020, and will continue our pause through 2021 to allow more time for our wonderful
1889 Foundation funds Laurel Highlands Coaches Clinic, set for July 31
Conemaugh Health System, in collaboration with the 1889 Foundation and Lee Initiatives, will host the Laurel Highlands Coaches Clinic on Saturday, July 31, at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Johnstown from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00
First Responders Enhanced Stop the Bleed Safety Project
The following article appeared in the Somerset County Public Safety Expressor, the quarterly newsletter of the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services. 1889 Foundation is reproducing it here with permission. by Joel Landis, Director of
Creative Health Impact Grant applicants sought
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance are partnering on the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards for the sixth time, with a slightly revised timeline due to the coronavirus pandemic. The awards will