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1889 Foundation supports Penn Highlands Scholarship Fund through Chef Auction

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At this year’s annual Chef Auction, held in October, the 1889 Foundation provided a $15,000 donation to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation to benefit the Supporting Scholars Fund and future culinary arts scholarships at the college. The Chef Auction started more than 15 years ago under 1889 Foundation’s predecessor foundation. In 2023, 1889 Foundation […]

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1889 Foundation grants $100,000 to The Community Help Center

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1889 Foundation granted $100,000 to The Community Help Center (CHC) to continue offering emergency shelter services in Cambria County. CHC was created as a division of The Women’s Help Center to meet the community’s needs and work to assist individuals experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. “1889 Foundation has been instrumental to the survival and

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1889 Foundation supports CAC’s continued work

/ Childhood Development, Mental & Behavioral Health

1889 Foundation granted $53,000 to Circle of Support Child Advocacy Center (CAC) for its continued outreach and abuse prevention efforts. “1889 Foundation recognizes the important services that the Circle of Support Child Advocacy Center provides to the vulnerable and abused children in Cambria County,” said 1889 Foundation President Sue Mann. “We also recognize the need

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1889 Foundation impacts thousands in Fiscal Year 2024

/ Center for Population Health, Childhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Creative Health Impact Grants, Events, Mental & Behavioral Health, News, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

In Fiscal Year 2024, 1889 Foundation made a large impact in a variety of funding areas related to its six priority areas: Center for Population Health ($1.1 million), Physical Health & Wellness ($163K), Childhood Development ($1.6 million), Mental and Behavioral Health ($105K), Social Determinants of Health ($1 million), Medical Education and Training ($356K). Community Impact:

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1889 Foundation supports mental health series

/ Medical Education & Training, Mental & Behavioral Health, News

Every year May is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness and is a time to reflect on how we can work together to stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Mental and behavioral health in the form of services and support for all ages, including substance use prevention and treatment, is a top priority funding area for

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1889 Foundation funds teens, children participation in area running events

/ Childhood Development, Events, Physical Health & Wellness

In alignment with two funding priority goals – Early Childhood and Physical Health & Wellness – 1889 Foundation will again provide funding for teens and children aged 17 and under for a series of running events this year. Path of the Flood Historic Races Saturday, May 25 14-miler, 8-miler, and 5K Presented and benefits –

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1889 Foundation President named to 2024 Non-Profit Female Leaders list

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1889 Foundation President Susan Mann was nominated and named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s 6th Annual “Women in Business 2024 Top Non-Profit Female Leaders.” “It’s an honor to be recognized as a non-profit female leader, especially amongst such a great group of strong and successful women who are making an impact and lasting difference in our communities

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PRAA accepting applications for Creative Health Impact Grants

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JOHNSTOWN – 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) have once again partnered to foster connections between the arts and health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset counties via the 1889 Foundation Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG). The grant application opens Friday, April 19 with the deadline to apply set for Friday, June 28.

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1889 Foundation supports Variety the Children’s Charity

/ Childhood Development, Mental & Behavioral Health, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

To further its mission in physical health and wellness, the 1889 Foundation granted $6,800 to Variety the Children’s Charity for its My Bike and My Stroller programs. Safe opportunities to engage in exercise, especially for the most vulnerable populations, is important to the 1889 Foundation. By supporting Variety, the Foundation is supporting children and families

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1889 Foundation grants $20,000 to Berlin PA Lions Club for AEDs, Community Training

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1889 Foundation granted $20,000 to the Berlin PA Lions Club for Community CPR/AED Training and the purchase and distribution of AEDs. The Foundation is dedicated to advancing the health and safety of the region. The project has the potential to quick administration of defibrillation, which could increase survival rates from sudden cardiac arrests and other

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