1889 Foundation supports ACRP’s Beds for Kids project
Can you imagine going to sleep every night.... without a bed to sleep in? Many area children don't have their own bed and have to sleep on the floor or furniture. The lack of restful
1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health to become independent non-profit and change name to Center for Population Health
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, originally established through funding from 1889 Foundation to Thomas Jefferson University, will become an independent 501c3 organization as of July 1, 2023. The Center was established in 2017
1889 supports Farm Safety Day in Berlin
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
Creative Health Impact Grant Awards applicants sought
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance are partnering on the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards once again. The awards will provide up to $60,000 in 1889 Foundation funds to support arts programs
1889 supports area running events
Running is a healthy form of exercise, and 1889 Foundation is pleased to support several area running events throughout 2023! They are: Highland Regional Park Spring and fall sessions The series is a
Community Health Needs Assessment released
In April 2022, Conemaugh Health System, with 1889 Foundation, 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, and the United Way of Laurel Highlands began a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Cambria and Somerset Counties.
1889 funds implementation of PulsePoint in Cambria County
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
1889 Foundation grants $100,000 to Flood City Youth Fitness Academy
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
Community Care HUB video premieres
1889 Foundation is proud to premiere this video explaining the featured initiative of the Center for Population Health: the Community Care HUB.
1889 grants $200,000 to Women’s Help Center
1889 Foundation has granted $200,000 to support Women's Help Center (WHC) to provide emergency shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on women and children. The grant was contingent on the WHC receiving $200,000
