1889 Foundation grants $500,000 for Project Resurrect Johnstown
1889 Foundation is proud to support Hosanna Industries, in partnership with the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority, with a $500,000 grant for Project Resurrect Johnstown, which will help in-need homeowners preserve their properties by doing free repairs,
1889 Foundation awards $230,000 to create safe haven activities for all ages
1889 Foundation today announced a $230,000 grant to the Johnstown Safe Haven Project, an initiative to offer safe, positive after-school and weekend activities for young people aged 6-25. Representative Jim Rigby initiated the conversation with
New video explains how Communities in Schools has benefited the GJSD
This recent video explains the positive effect the Communities in Schools program has had on the Greater Johnstown School District since 2018! 1889 Foundation is proud to help fund this program. "Since we have launched
CPH’s Leanna Bird interviewed for Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge article
An interview with Leanna Bird, project manager at the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, was recently featured on the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge blog. "If we can influence the nutrition of pregnant women,
The Learning Lamp receives $500,000 grant from 1889 Foundation for child care services in Somerset
1889 Foundation today announced a $500,000 grant to The Learning Lamp (TLL) to support Child Care Works for Somerset, a major expansion of child care services in Somerset County. “Child care is a critical part
Our 2020-2021 Annual Report is out!
Physical copies of our annual report, "Staying the Course," have been mailed to our supporters this week, and a digital copy is provided at the button below. The report gives an overview of some of
Audrey Hargreaves Bearer Scholarship fund established at 1889 Foundation
1889 Foundation is delighted to announce that the Audrey Hargreaves Bearer Scholarship Fund has been established in memory of a local nurse who valued her education and the Conemaugh Health System. Born in Altoona, Audrey
Creative Health Impact Grant Award recipients announced
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 recipients of the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards. The awards provide up to $50,000 in 1889 Foundation funds to
1889 Foundation is featured on “Around the Alleghenies”
On November 1, 1889 Foundation President Susan Mann was interviewed by KC O'Day on "Around the Alleghenies: Your Health Matters," a weekly series that airs every Monday at 12:30 pm on ABC 23 and 10:35
Community Care HUB meets with Senator Casey at Community Health Worker Roundtable
Representatives from the Community Care HUB, an initiative of the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, recently attended a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Bob Casey to discuss the positive impact Community Health Workers (CHWs)
