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1889 Foundation contributes to effort to modernize police equipment

/ Community & Economic Development, News

On Sept. 27, a joint press conference was held to announce a $250,000 grant to the Johnstown Police Department to modernize and expand equipment. 1889 Foundation provided $150,000 of the total, while Lee Initiatives and Community Foundation for the Alleghenies contributed $50,000 each. (Sue Mann and James Hargreaves, president and board chairman of 1889 Foundation, […]

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Pet Therapy Day is a big success — and new pet therapists sought!

/ Events, News

The 12th Annual Pet Therapy Day was held at Windber Recreation Park on July 23, and raised more than $6,000 for 11 animal non-profit organizations (Habitat for Hounds, Humane Societies of Cambria and Somerset Counties, Nardeccia Spay/Neuter Fund, PAWS House, Somerset County Sheriff Tactical Search Team, Somerset County CART Team, St. Mark’s Pet Food Pantry,

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Conemaugh School of Nursing Alumni Association establishes new fund in memory of Dana Petrunak

/ Medical Education & Training, News

This year, the Conemaugh School of Nursing Alumni Association established the Dana Petrunak Conemaugh School of Nursing Alumni Association Fund at 1889 Foundation.  The fund honors the memory of  Dana Petrunak, a past president of the association, who passed away June 7, 2014.  A scholarship will be given to a deserving student each year along

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Creative Impact Award recipients announced

/ Creative Health Impact Grants, News

The Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) and 1889 Foundation are pleased to announce the Creative Health Impact Grant Award recipients for the 2017-2018 funding year. They are: Bottle Works Ethic Arts Center: Mindful Arts Initiative. This project will provide students from low socio-economic backgrounds the opportunity to participate in the Mindful Schools program, which helps

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E.MAP and 1889 Foundation award scholarships

/ Medical Education & Training, Stories

E.MAP (the Employers Medical Access Partnership) and 1889 Foundation have awarded scholarships for 2017! E.MAP, which is a membership-based organization serving employers in five counties, has funded these scholarships since 2009 — including this year’s scholarships, the awards total has reached nearly $50,000. Five students from the Conemaugh School of Nursing were the recipients. We are

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Save the date for the 10th Annual Chef Auction!

/ Events

The 10th Annual Chef Auction is set for Wednesday, October 11 at the Pasquerilla Conference Center! As always, it’ll be a fantastic evening of delicious tastings, all to benefit children’s health and wellness initiatives in our communities. Much more information is coming soon about this event, including details on how to participate as a chef, sponsor, donor,

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Program for Surgical Technology scholarship awarded

/ Medical Education & Training, Stories

1889 Foundation has awarded the first scholarship for the Program for Surgical Technology to Harley Coffey! The scholarship was made possible by proceeds from the Program for Surgical Technology’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, which was held in November 2016. Seen above at the presentation, left to right: Patty Pavlikowski , Program Director for Surgical Technology; Sue Mann,

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