1889 Foundation and PRAA invite applications for the Creative Health Impact Grant Awards
1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance are now accepting applications for the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards for the 2019-2020 funding year! CHIG Awards support effective arts projects and programs related to
Save these dates in 2019!
We hope everyone's new year has gotten off to a great start! There's a lot to look forward to on our calendar already -- please plan to join us for these important 2019 events: July
Holy Name School holds fundraiser for breast cancer
This fall, Holy Name School of Ebensburg held a fundraiser to benefit breast cancer programs funded by 1889 Foundation. The kids sold T-shirts like the ones they're wearing in the photo above, and raised more
Cambria County Drug Coalition holds report-out
On Nov. 29, the Cambria County Drug Coalition held a report-out to share statistics and other information related to the organization's ongoing work to reduce the impact of drug use in our community. Ronna Yablonski
2017-2018 annual report is out!
1889 Foundation's annual report covering our fiscal year of 2017-2018 has been sent to many of our donors and supporters! We're pleased to make the report available digitally here. Download the report here
1889 Foundation supports Healthy Kids Running Series
This fall 1889 Foundation had the privilege of sponsoring The Healthy Kids Running Series. The Healthy Kids Running Series was created by Jeff Long, founder and president of Pattison Sports Group, to provide kids with a positive,
1889 Foundation supports Johnstown Tomahawks Kids Club
1889 Foundation is proud to support the Johnstown Tomahawks Kids Club, which is a free club open to all kids aged 14 and under! The club, whose main sponsor is Conemaugh Health System, is led
Thank you for a wonderful Chef Auction
We are grateful to the sponsors, chefs, and everyone who helped make this year's Chef Auction such a success! We are delighted to share the gallery of photos below.
2018 Chef Auction: supporting grief counseling for kids
Thank you to all the sponsors, chefs, and everyone who came to the 11th Annual Chef Auction last night! It was a fantastic evening of delicious tastings, and we are grateful for your support. Photos
1889 funds respite care for Alzheimer’s patients
Recently 1889 Foundation contributed $35,000 to the Laurel Highlands Alzheimer's Association (LHAA), an organization that provides support, respite care, and other resources to families in our region dealing with Alzheimer's disease. The money will be used