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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The Cambria County Drug Coalition was created in September 2016 after the 1889 Foundation and the United Way of the Laurel Highlands coordinated several meetings to lay the groundwork for a collaborative working relationship among several organizations in the county. The Coalition is working to reduce and ultimately eliminate overdose deaths, reduce illegal drug use, expand
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Peripheral vascular disease is defined as any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. It is a leading cause of disability in people over the age of 60, but there are effective ways to treat and manage the condition — especially if the diagnosis is made early. So 1889 Foundation
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For the second year, the 1889 Foundation has provided a $500,000 challenge grant to the United Way of the Laurel Highlands to increase the reach and impact of the United Way’s Community Impact Grants. These grants are distributed to high-performing non-profit agencies in Cambria and Somerset Counties that provide evidence-based programming that addresses social change
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Every year, the 1889 Foundation’s Chef Auction benefits a charity that is working on behalf of children. The 2016 proceeds have been given to The Healing Patch, a program of the Home Nursing Agency that helps children and their families cope with the loss of a loved one. The Healing Patch offers support groups, on-site counseling, and
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Fore! A save-the-date postcard is going out for the 1889 Classic, which is set for July 31 at Sunnehanna Country Club. We’ve launched a special section of this website featuring all the details on how you can participate in the tournament — as a player, sponsor or both — and an online registration form. Plan to join
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Just over a year ago the 1889 Foundation announced a new partnership with the Jefferson Center of Population Health to create the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health in Johnstown. It’s been an exciting year of planning and preparation — and on Mar. 23, a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the Crown American building
1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is now open! Read Post »
The 1889 Foundation and the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are once again partnering on the Creative Health Impact Grants (CHIG) program, which is designed to foster connections between the arts and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. Established in 2016, CHIG provides up to $25,000 in 1889 Foundation funding annually for health and wellness-related arts activities
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The 1889 Foundation is proud to support the Path of the Flood Historic Races, which will be held on May 27, 2017! The races, which are presented by the Johnstown Area Heritage Association and the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority, include a half-marathon, 12K, and 5K, and are run on the Path of the
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Trina Thompson, DrPH, BSN, has been named the executive director for the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health in Johnstown. The Center was established last year through a $7.5 million, five-year gift from the 1889 Foundation to the Jefferson College of Population Health of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. In her new position, Thompson will
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