Can you imagine going to sleep every night…. without a bed to sleep in? Many area children don’t have their own bed and have to sleep on the floor or furniture. The lack of restful sleep can have a huge negative impact on a child’s development and overall well-being. The ACRP’s Beds for Kids project […]
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The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, originally established through funding from 1889 Foundation to Thomas Jefferson University, will become an independent 501c3 organization as of July 1, 2023. The Center was established in 2017 as a collaborative research and resource center to benefit the citizens living in Cambria and Somerset counties. Its mission is
1889 Foundation is proud to once again sponsor Farm Safety Day, as we have for over 25 years! This year’s event will be held on Sat., May 6 from 9:30-2:30 pm at the Berlin Community Grove (1394 Beulah Road, Berlin). Youth and adults will have the opportunity to learn safety steps that can prevent injuries
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The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance are partnering on the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards once again. The awards will provide up to $60,000 in 1889 Foundation funds to support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. In 2023, the grant deadline is set for June 30,
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Running is a healthy form of exercise, and 1889 Foundation is pleased to support several area running events throughout 2023! They are:
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In April 2022, Conemaugh Health System, with 1889 Foundation, 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health, and the United Way of Laurel Highlands began a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Cambria and Somerset Counties. The CHNA uses systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis to define priorities for health improvement, creates a collaborative community environment to
Community Health Needs Assessment released Read Post »
Time is critical when someone has a cardiac event– the ability to quickly locate an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) can save lives. To facilitate this, 1889 Foundation has funded Cambria County’s implementation of software called PulsePoint, which will log the location of all AEDs in Cambria County. Through a free, downloadable app, this information will
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1889 Foundation has granted $100,000 to fund facility renovations and expansions at the Flood City Youth Fitness Academy (FCYFA). The FCYFA provides services to at-risk young people from kindergarten through 12th grade, including programming, tutoring services, and meals. “This grant makes it possible for us to greatly expand the type of programming we’re able to
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1889 Foundation is proud to premiere this video explaining the featured initiative of the Center for Population Health: the Community Care HUB.
Community Care HUB video premieres Read Post »
1889 Foundation has granted $200,000 to support Women’s Help Center (WHC) to provide emergency shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on women and children. The grant was contingent on the WHC receiving $200,000 from the City of Johnstown through American Rescue Plan Act Funds. (Pictured above: Susan Mann, 1889 President, with Roxann Tyger,
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