Guiding Our Community to a Healthier Future

Transforming Health and Wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties

Making an Impact

1889 Foundation provides grants and community leadership for transformative work that improves the health of people and communities in Cambria and Somerset Counties.

In line with the World Health Organization, “health” is defined broadly as a “state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” We also endorse the paradigm of “population health” which recognizes that health is strongly influenced by the conditions within which people live. Beyond improving health, 1889 Foundation sees our purpose as “improving lives.”

Making an Impact

$+
Million

total invested in CAMBRIA AND SOMERSET COUNTIES since 2015

$
Million

GRANTS AWARDED IN 2023 FISCAL YEAR (7/1/22-6/30/23)

$
Million

ADDITIONAL FUNDING LEVERAGED BY 1889 FOUNDATION IN FISCAL YEAR 2023

Funding Priorities

Physical Health & Wellness

Providing safe, active, and healthy living opportunities

Mental & Behavioral Health

services for emotional wellness, substance use prevention, and recovery support

Childhood Development

supporting children’s social, academic, and health needs from birth to adulthood

Social Determinants of Health

Programs for food and nutrition, housing, transportation, employment, and social needs

Medical Education & Training

Scholarships for future clinicians and community health learning

Thank you

to the donors and supporters of 1889 Foundation

Grants Process

1889 Foundation provides grants and community leadership for transformative programs and initiatives that improves the overall health and wellness of people and communities in Cambria and Somerset Counties. Please review our grants process and grants guidelines to determine eligibility for funding.

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