The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health has identified diabetes prevention and control as a top priority in improving the overall health of our region. Diabetes is a leading cause of premature death in rural areas like ours, but the good news is that Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle […]
Center for Population Health identifies diabetes as a top priority Read Post »
1889 Foundation is proud to be helping present Stop the Bleed, a nationwide education program now being implemented across the region with our support. First launched by the White House in 2016, the program gives people the training and equipment they need to save lives in a bleeding emergency before medical help arrives. The Department
1889 Foundation funds Stop the Bleed training Read Post »
2017 is quickly coming to a close, and we’re already planning 2018 events! As we look toward the new year, mark your calendar now for these exciting and fun 1889 Foundation events — they’ll be here before you know it!
2018 dates to remember Read Post »
1889 Foundation is grateful to all our friends for the many ways you support our mission. Thank you, and best wishes for a healthy and wonderful holiday season!
Warm holiday wishes from 1889 Foundation! Read Post »
Our annual appeal has been sent to past supporters and friends! When you choose to support 1889 Foundation, you’re helping make everything we do possible. Please watch your mailbox for our annual appeal, or you can donate securely online on this website. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Your gifts are meaningful Read Post »
The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health has a new website! Check it out for more information on this exciting initiative, and follow along as the Center continues its important work.
Website launches for 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health Read Post »
1889 Foundation today announced a cooperative funding agreement that will provide matching funds for capital improvements to four cultural entities in Cambria City, and eventually more cultural entities in Cambria and Somerset Counties through a cultural partnership to be established. Phase I of the partnership will include the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown Concert
1889 Foundation announces funding for new arts collaboration Read Post »
Held on Oct. 11, the 10th Anniversary Chef Auction was a delightful evening of food and fun! Our sincere thanks to everyone who worked so hard and gave so much to make it such a big success. Enjoy these photos from the event!
Photos from the 10th Anniversary Chef Auction Read Post »
We are grateful to all the sponsors, donors, chefs, and everyone who came out to the 10th Anniversary Chef Auction last night. We’ll post event photography as soon as we can, but in the meantime wanted to share the video presented during the evening to commemorate the auction’s 10th anniversary — and explain why it
Presenting the Chef Auction video — and thank you for a great evening! Read Post »
1889 Foundation’s Annual Report, covering our fiscal year of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, has been mailed and sent to our supporters and friends! The report provides lists of contributors along with articles on our major initiatives during the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
2016-2017 Annual Community Report Read Post »
