LIBERTY — Sullivan 180 is pleased to announce the Healthier Generation Competition Grant recipients for the 2023-2025 grant cycle. The $10,000 Healthier Generation Competition Grants boost schools to a higher level of health and wellness; and encourage the creation of a campaign to promote specific goals of the District’s Wellness Policy throughout the school community.

The Sullivan County schools that have been awarded grants include: 

• Eldred Junior Senior High School (Eldred): #EldredWasteWarriors Composting Program

• George L. Cooke Elementary (Monticello): Outdoor Learning Space and Trail

• Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary (Monticello): Student Support Room Update, Trail Signage and Snowshoes 

• Livingston Manor Middle/High School (Livingston Manor): Composting Program, Nature Trail Signage, And Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Club Support

“The schools continue to raise the bar when it comes to health and wellness and have brought the Healthier Generation Competition to a whole new level,” said Meaghan Mullally-Gorr, Director of Health and Wellness at Sullivan 180. “Their work is going beyond building-led initiatives, they are making district Wellness Policy change and are improving the culture of their entire school community.”

Additional Healthier Generation Grant recipients will be announced over the coming weeks. 

For more information about Sullivan 180, visit www.Sullivan180.org or call (845) 295-2680.