To support innovative programs and initiatives that improve and transform the overall health and wellness of our region.

Health

those provided by our collaborative partnerships: 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health Type 2 diabetes initiative; United Way of the Laurel Highlands for health and human services; Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance for arts programs related to health and wellness; Cambria City Cultural Partnership for matching funds for capital improvement and others.

Improve 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."

Our granting priority areas are to advance health in our region, improve systems to achieve region-wide impact, and foster effective and innovative organizations.