named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Empowering a Healthier Generation
Flagship program engaging Sullivan County school districts to promote health and wellness among students, staff, and families through policy change, grants, and wellness committees; includes a competition phase with monetary awards.
Healthier Generation Competition
Grant-based competition for schools to implement wellness initiatives; awards up to $75,000 to winning schools based on impact and innovation in health promotion.
School Nutrition Initiative
Program focused on improving school food systems, including events with national advocates like Chef Ann Cooper to advance healthier meals for students.
Step into Wellness
Countywide walking challenge during National Wellness Month to promote physical activity among businesses, schools, families, and community groups.
Turtle Awards
Recognition program honoring schools and leaders who demonstrate persistence and progress in guiding their communities toward healthier lifestyles.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 2 activities
- Providing gardening education resourcesProduces and distributes gardening guides, instructional videos, and maintains a YouTube channel covering topics such as starting gardens, mulching, container care, deer- and drought-resistant plants, dividing ornamental grasses, attracting pollinators, and spring clean-up.
- Supporting edible gardens and outdoor learning spaces in schoolsDesigns and supports edible gardens in schools as outdoor educational environments and community gathering spaces, often integrated with youth-focused grant funding and volunteer involvement.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for health policy and systems changeWorks to improve health and well-being in Sullivan County by facilitating policy change, strengthening systems, and supporting new programs that advance health equity and outcomes. Engages in countywide collaborations to drive structural improvements in public health.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Amplifying partner organizations’ health improvement effortsSupports and amplifies the work of partner organizations aligned with the Sullivan County Community Health Improvement Plan through coordination, resource sharing, and collaborative programming.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Building school health capacity through Healthier Generation AdvisorsHas engaged Healthier Generation Advisors in all Sullivan County public school buildings and Sullivan BOCES since 2021 to strengthen school-based health initiatives and promote student well-being.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Distributing a Sullivan County Community Resource GuideProvides a free, locally tailored Community Resource Guide to help residents connect with essential services and supports across Sullivan County.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in community improvement projectsRecruits and utilizes volunteers for a range of activities including gardening, event planning, labor, bookkeeping, fundraising, photography, and ambassador roles. Offers youth volunteer opportunities that fulfill school or organizational community service requirements.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding local community projects through grant programsAwards grants through multiple funding initiatives including Community Impact, Municipal Partnership, and Community Development Grants, with support for beautification, neighborhood revitalization, edible gardens, technical assistance, and care of public spaces—with emphasis on youth participation and school-based projects.
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Food System Convening & Public Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting public speaker events on community health topicsOrganizes the Sullivan 180 Speaker Series, including hosting public conversations with national experts such as Chef Ann Cooper on school food reform, to engage the community in critical health and wellness discussions.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Organizing the Step into Wellness walking challengeHosts an annual countywide walking challenge called "Step into Wellness" each August during National Wellness Month, encouraging teams to walk together at least once a week to promote physical activity and community engagement.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Providing free community workshops and trainingsOffers free workshops and trainings led by staff, Community Health Champions, or trained partners on topics related to health, wellness, gardening, and community development. Includes seminars and roundtables featuring international experts.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Strengthening suicide prevention through regional collaborationParticipates in SPCNY Region Leader Meetings in April and July to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in Sullivan County by sharing best practices and discussing initiatives with state-level prevention professionals. Applies insights to enhance local programs such as Hope Squad and school partnerships.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Integrating community development capacity through Sullivan RenaissanceIntegrated Sullivan Renaissance in 2023 to expand organizational capacity in community development, beautification, and civic engagement across Sullivan County.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.41M
Contributions & grants$2.40M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.48M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.50M
Grants paid out$539K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$237K
Cash$89K
Investments$0
Liabilities$194K
Net assets$43K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Frangipane | CEO | 40 | $211K |
| Amanda Langseder | Sr Dir of Prevention Progr | 40 | $133K |
board members · 9
- Anjana Poonthota — Director
- Jay Quaintance — Chair / Director
- Jonathan Schiller — Director
- Keith Suehnholz — Treasurer / Director
- Patrick Dollard — Director
- Patrina Phillip-King — Director
- Robert Dufour — Director
- Ronald Greenberg — Secretary / Director
- Sandra Gerry — Director
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Alliance for a Healthier Generation Partner — Collaborates with Alliance for a Healthier Generation to support school wellness initiatives and resource access.
- Bethel Woods Partner — Hosts Sullivan 180's Autumn Celebration where participating teams are recognized.
- CYO Partner — Provides community service opportunities for youth involved in CYO programs.
- Catskill Mountainkeeper Partner — Partner organization providing technical assistance, education, and programming support for the Catskill Edible Garden Project.
- Chef Ann Foundation Partner — Collaborated on a public event to promote healthy school meals and student wellbeing.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Partner organization providing technical assistance, education, and programming support for the Catskill Edible Garden Project.
- Honor Society Partner — Offers volunteer opportunities that fulfill service requirements for Honor Society members.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Sullivan County's Region Leader for suicide prevention is designated through this agency.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Sullivan County's Region Leader serves as a liaison between this state agency and local organizations to coordinate suicide prevention initiatives.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Network — References RWJF as a collaborator in the County Health Rankings initiative and cites its framing of health equity.
- Sandra Gerry Partner — Founder of Sullivan 180 and contributor to the organization's mission and vision.
- Scouts Partner — Collaborates with scouts to provide community service opportunities for youth.
- Suicide Prevention Center of New York Partner — Collaborates through participation in Region Leader Meetings to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in Sullivan County.
- Sullivan County Government — Collaborates on community health initiatives aligned with county-led assessments and improvement plans.
- Sullivan County Planning Partner — Partners with Sullivan 180 to implement planning concepts such as rain gardens and complete streets.
- Sullivan Renaissance Partner — Sister organization integrated in 2023, bringing expertise in beautification, community development, and engagement.
- Town and Village of Liberty Partner — Engages in an ongoing partnership with Sullivan 180 to support community development and revitalization efforts.
- Town of Rockland Partner — Collaborates with Sullivan 180 on community health improvement activities.
- US Centers for Disease Control Network — Cites CDC's HI-5 (Health Impact in 5 Years) document as a source for evidence-based, non-clinical interventions.
- University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute Network — Partner in the County Health Rankings system that Sullivan 180 references and aligns with.
- YouTube Partner — Hosts instructional gardening videos on its YouTube channel to support public space beautification efforts.
- business Partner — Engages business sector partners in community health improvement efforts.
- education Partner — Works with education sector partners to support community health goals.
- government Partner — Collaborates with government entities to improve community health.
- healthcare Partner — Partners with healthcare sector organizations to advance community health initiatives.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Collective Impactmethodology: cross-sector collaborationBy collaborating across healthcare, government, education, and business sectors, the organization amplifies community health improvements because complex social problems require coordinated, multi-institutional solutions.
- Food as Preventive Health Interventionmethodology: food-is-medicineBy promoting fresh, scratch-made school meals and school-based edible gardens, the organization improves child health and academic outcomes because nutrition is a foundational determinant of well-being and learning, linking food directly to preventive health.
- Grassroots Community-Led Health Improvementmethodology: grassroots_community_engagementBy engaging communities through inclusive, grassroots efforts, the organization fosters local ownership and sustained behavior change because community-led initiatives are more culturally relevant and durable.
- Making Healthy Choices Environmentally Accessiblemethodology: making-healthy-choice-easyBy redesigning environmental and structural conditions, the organization increases healthy behaviors because changing contexts lowers barriers and normalizes positive choices around nutrition, activity, and social connection.
- Systems Change for Community Well-Beingmethodology: systems-changeBy changing policies, systems, and programs, the organization produces improved health and quality of life in the community because structural change creates sustainable, population-level impact.