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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!

/ Events, News

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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Margaret B. (Mayes) Flora Nursing Scholarship Fund established at 1889 Foundation

/ Medical Education & Training

A bequest of $200,000 has been provided to 1889 Foundation from the estate of Robert Flora to endow a nursing scholarship fund. The Margaret B. (Mayes) Flora Nursing Scholarship Fund will provide a scholarship to a senior at the Conemaugh School of Nursing who is a graduate of the Greater Johnstown High School. “Robert wanted

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Five students to graduate from Surgical Technology program at Conemaugh with scholarships from 1889 Foundation

/ Medical Education & Training

The 60th class of the Program for Surgical Technology at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center will graduate on August 4, and all five students are the recipients of 1889 Foundation scholarships based on clinical and didactic excellence. Each graduate will receive a certificate in surgical technology from the hospital and an Associate of Science degree from

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1889 Foundation supports ACRP’s Beds for Kids project

/ Childhood Development, Social Determinants of Health

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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1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health to become independent non-profit and change name to Center for Population Health

/ Center for Population Health

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

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Creative Health Impact Grant Awards applicants sought

/ Creative Health Impact Grants

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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Community Health Needs Assessment released

/ Center for Population Health, News, United Way

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

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