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Cambria City Cultural Partnership completes first year

/ Community & Economic Development

The Cambria City Cultural Partnership completed its first year of existence in November 2018! The partnership is a cooperative funding agreement that provides matching funds for capital improvements to Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Dance Works (Johnstown Concert Ballet), The Steeples Project (1901 Church), and Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA), and eventually more cultural entities […]

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1889 Foundation and PRAA invite applications for the Creative Health Impact Grant Awards

/ Creative Health Impact Grants

1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance are now accepting applications for the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards for the 2019-2020 funding year! CHIG Awards support effective arts projects and programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties (complete details below). An example of a successful program is the Bottle Works

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Holy Name School holds fundraiser for breast cancer

/ Physical Health & Wellness, Stories

This fall, Holy Name School of Ebensburg held a fundraiser to benefit breast cancer programs funded by 1889 Foundation. The kids sold T-shirts like the ones they’re wearing in the photo above, and raised more than $1,400! Sue Mann and Debbie Costlow of 1889 Foundation (fourth and fifth from left, back row) recently went to

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Cambria County Drug Coalition holds report-out

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On Nov. 29, the Cambria County Drug Coalition held a report-out to share statistics and other information related to the organization’s ongoing work to reduce the impact of drug use in our community. Ronna Yablonski (pictured above), executive director for the CCDC, led the meeting, along with representatives from law enforcement, healthcare, county government, and

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1889 Foundation supports Healthy Kids Running Series

/ News, Stories

This fall 1889 Foundation had the privilege of sponsoring  The Healthy Kids Running Series.  The Healthy Kids Running Series was created by Jeff Long, founder and president of Pattison Sports Group, to provide kids with a positive, educational, and fun experience in the world of running, while combating the increasing rates of child obesity in America. The

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1889 Foundation supports Johnstown Tomahawks Kids Club

/ Childhood Development, News, Stories

1889 Foundation is proud to support the Johnstown Tomahawks Kids Club, which is a free club open to all kids aged 14 and under! The club, whose main sponsor is Conemaugh Health System, is led by Tomahawks mascot Chopper, who will encourage all participants to live a healthy lifestyle. Parents and guardians of club members

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2018 Chef Auction: supporting grief counseling for kids

/ Events, Mental & Behavioral Health, Stories

Thank you to all the sponsors, chefs, and everyone who came to the 11th Annual Chef Auction last night! It was a fantastic evening of delicious tastings, and we are grateful for your support. Photos from the evening will be posted soon! Proceeds from this year’s Chef Auction will support grief counseling for children in

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