Dates to Remember
Mark your calendar now for these important events in 2016. More information will be posted as it becomes available!
1889 Foundation announces Creative Health Impact Grant with PA Rural Arts Alliance
The 1889 Foundation has announced the establishment of the Creative Health Impact Grant Awards. The awards will provide up to $25,000 in 1889 Foundation funds annually to support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. Like the United Way Community Impact Grants program announced by the 1889 Foundation in December
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1889 Foundation-Jefferson Center for Population Health to be established in Johnstown
(JOHNSTOWN, Pa.) The 1889 Foundation today announced a $7.5 million, five-year gift establishing the 1889 Foundation-Jefferson Center for Population Health in Johnstown. The Center, which is a partnership between the 1889 Foundation and the Jefferson College of Population Health of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, will identify, quantify and develop strategies for improving the health
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The Tribune-Democrat editorializes for 1889 Foundation/ United Way collaboration
On December 13, The Tribune-Democrat published an editorial in support of the 1889 Foundation’s $500,000 challenge grant to the United Way of the Laurel Highlands. Key quote: “We know the announcement provided a spark of excitement to the United Way’s fundraising division leaders. And we’re positive they will help spread that enthusiasm throughout the Laurel
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1889 Foundation Announces Collaboration with United Way of the Laurel Highlands
(JOHNSTOWN, Pa.) – Today the 1889 Foundation and the United Way of the Laurel Highlands (UWLH) announced a challenge grant that will provide up to $500,000 in 1889 Foundation funds to increase the reach and impact of the United Way’s Community Impact grants.“The 1889 Foundation is a strong believer of the positive impact being made by our
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