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1889 Foundation supports ‘Equitable Hearing Health’ with $20,000 grant

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1889 Foundation grants $20,000 to Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania (ESWCPA) to benefit “Equitable Hearing Health” initiative. The funds will be used to cover the cost of hearing aids, fittings, and follow-up appointments for qualifying patients in Cambria and Somerset counties. “Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania has served the Johnstown and Somerset areas since 1949.  […]

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1889 Foundation supports UPJ Communi-TEAMS with $16,000 grant

/ Childhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Events, Social Determinants of Health, Stories

Creating safe educational opportunities and supporting ongoing collaboration between organizations is important to 1889 Foundation. In support of these two ideas, 1889 Foundation has granted $16,000, over a two-year period, to continue the UPJ Communi-TEAMS program with Greater Johnstown School District. The Communi-TEAMS program provides safe spaces for underprivileged youth to be mentored and engaged

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1889 Foundation grants $200,000 to Women’s Help Center

/ Mental & Behavioral Health, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health, Uncategorized

1889 Foundation granted $200,000 in matching funds to the Women’s Help Center for emergency shelter services. Housing continues to be one of the top barriers identified by the Community Care HUB’s Community Health Workers and health and human service providers in the area – one of those providers being the Women’s Help Center. “The Women’s

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1889 Foundation supports Quemahoning Trails with $5,000 grant

/ Community & Economic Development, Mental & Behavioral Health, News, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

In alignment with one of its top priority goal areas – physical health and wellness – 1889 Foundation is supporting the Quemahoning Trails Phase III project with a $5,000 grant. The funds will be used toward the design and construction of seven additional miles of trails in the almost 30-mile Quemahoning Trails Network, which are

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1889 Foundation grants $500,000 to Hosanna Industries, Inc for home repairs

/ Community & Economic Development, News, Social Determinants of Health

1889 Foundation is continuing its support of Hosanna Industries, Inc., and the 2024 Johnstown Resurrection Project. The Foundation granted $500,000 that will provide substantial housing repair, rehabilitation, improvement, and new construction, when necessary, for homeowners in need. “We are honored to continue this partnership with Hosanna Industries on this transformative initiative, and grateful for the

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1889 Foundation continuing focus on population health and disease prevention

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1889 Foundation is continuing its mission of supporting innovative programs and initiatives aiming to improve the overall health and wellness of Cambria and Somerset counties in 2024. To better serve Cambria and Somerset counties, 1889 Foundation has identified the following funding priority areas: Center for Population Health (CPH): A population health resource center developed and

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2022–2023 Annual Community Report: A History of Leveraging Trust

/ Annual Reports, Center for Population Health, Childhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Creative Health Impact Grants, Medical Education & Training, Mental & Behavioral Health, Physical Health & Wellness, Social Determinants of Health

Our 2023 Annual Community Report is now available, and it highlights the foundation’s transformative work in the overall health and wellness of Cambria & Somerset Counties. Achieving this mission is no small feat, but with your help, we’ve been able to maximize our impact and continue making a significant difference in our community. In the

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1889 supports Second Chance Fundraising’s organ donation awareness initiatives

/ Medical Education & Training, Physical Health & Wellness

Founded by close friends Craig Smith and Derek Partsch after Smith received a heart transplant in 2015, Second Chance Fundraising is a Johnstown-based nonprofit organization that raises awareness for organ donation. The organization’s 7th Annual Second Chance 5K Run/Walk is set for August 12 at Berwind Wayside Festival Park in St. Michael. 1889 Foundation is

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The Chef Auction to be presented by PA Highlands Community College to benefit their Supporting Scholars Fund!

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The Chef Auction began more than 10 years ago to benefit our predecessor foundation. Now, 1889 Foundation has passed this wonderful event to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation. Proceeds will benefit their Supporting Scholars Fund, which provides area students with scholarships. The Chef Auction is set for October 11, 2023 at the Pasquerilla Conference

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