Creative Health Impact Grant applicants sought
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance are partnering on the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards for the sixth time, with a slightly revised timeline due to the coronavirus pandemic. The awards will
1889 awards $50,000 to Johnstown Symphony Orchestra in support of outreach and education programs
1889 Foundation today announced a $50,000 grant to the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO) in support of education and outreach programs for all ages. “As a small city, Johnstown is truly fortunate to have such an
1889 grants $230,000 to YMCA for new programs, renovation
1889 Foundation today announced a $230,000 grant to the YMCA to fund several initiatives that support the foundation's mission of improving the health and well-being of people living in this region. “Physical activity is a
Community Care HUB representatives to speak on April 6 national panel about advancing racial equity
Two representatives of the Community Care HUB at the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health will take part in a national panel and peer exchange discussion, "Advancing Racial Equity and Health in Community Settings,"
1889 Foundation supports Healthy Kids Running Series
1889 Foundation is proud once again to support the Healthy Kids Running Series, a five-week running program for kids pre-K through 8th grade. The program is designed to build healthy exercise habits in kids
1889 Foundation awards $250,000 to JAHA in support of Johnstown Flood Museum
1889 Foundation today announced a $250,000 grant to the Johnstown Area Heritage Association (JAHA) in support of the Johnstown Flood Museum Revitalization Project. The grant will fund exhibition upgrades at the museum, one of Johnstown's
Marjorie Farabaugh Nurse Practitioner Scholarship winners announced
Cassandra Fisher and June Hutsky have been named the winners of the Marjorie Farabaugh Nurse Practitioner Scholarships by the Laurel Highland Nurse Practitioners Association (LHNPA). The scholarships are awarded annually from a fund administered by
Save the date! The 1889 Classic Golf Outing is set for Mon., July 26
We are excited to announce that the 1889 Classic is on for Monday, July 26 at Sunnehanna Country Club! A save the date postcard has been sent to past supporters and players. We look forward
Our 2019-2020 annual report is out!
1889 Foundation's 2019-2020 annual report, "Charting a Path Toward Health Through Collaboration," is out! Copies have been mailed to our supporters, but you can access the complete document at the button below. View
Local Foods, Local Places workshop facilitates connections in region
As part of Johnstown’s Vision Together 2025 initiative, the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health and several other community partners planned and participated in the Local Foods, Local Places workshop that took place October 1-2,