The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health (CPH) will be holding informational sessions for organizations who would like to learn more about the implementation of the Pathways Community HUB model in the community as well as potential partnership opportunities. Partnering with the HUB is an opportunity for agencies to learn how they can expand and […]
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health (CPH), established through a partnership between 1889 Foundation and the Jefferson College of Population Health, has announced plans to work with community agencies to implement the Pathways Community HUB model to fight diabetes in the region. Additionally, Jeannine McMillan has been named the HUB executive director. The HUB
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 fantastic trips for you to win in our special “Trips of a Lifetime Silent Auction” at the Chef Auction this
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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 who support this fundraiser! Please join us, 10/9/19, for this tasty event, which will be held at the Pasquerilla Conference
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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, and we were so glad to get a sunny, beautiful summer day. Our thanks to presenting sponsor Conemaugh/Duke LifePoint Healthcare, and
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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 to support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. “Our partnership with Pennsylvania Rural Arts
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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 helps educate the public about the benefits of pet therapy while raising money for non-profit animal groups. Dogs, horses, and even
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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 lightning this afternoon makes it unsafe to continue with the tournament as planned. The event is one of 1889 Foundation’s
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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, accepts 1889 Foundation’s check from Susan Mann, 1889 president.) The project will enable the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority (JRA), Cambria County
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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 therapy, and will feature homemade foods and baked goods, vendors, basket raffle, horses, a pet parade, music and much more.
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