The Learning Lamp receives $500,000 grant from 1889 Foundation for child care services in Somerset
1889 Foundation today announced a $500,000 grant to The Learning Lamp (TLL) to support Child Care Works for Somerset, a major expansion of child care services in Somerset County. “Child care is a critical part
Our 2020-2021 Annual Report is out!
Physical copies of our annual report, "Staying the Course," have been mailed to our supporters this week, and a digital copy is provided at the button below. The report gives an overview of some of
Audrey Hargreaves Bearer Scholarship fund established at 1889 Foundation
1889 Foundation is delighted to announce that the Audrey Hargreaves Bearer Scholarship Fund has been established in memory of a local nurse who valued her education and the Conemaugh Health System. Born in Altoona, Audrey
Creative Health Impact Grant Award recipients announced
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 recipients of the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards. The awards provide up to $50,000 in 1889 Foundation funds to
1889 Foundation is featured on “Around the Alleghenies”
On November 1, 1889 Foundation President Susan Mann was interviewed by KC O'Day on "Around the Alleghenies: Your Health Matters," a weekly series that airs every Monday at 12:30 pm on ABC 23 and 10:35
Community Care HUB meets with Senator Casey at Community Health Worker Roundtable
Representatives from the Community Care HUB, an initiative of the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, recently attended a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Bob Casey to discuss the positive impact Community Health Workers (CHWs)
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
