MONTGOMERY – The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan in collaboration with The Medline Foundation, has announced this year’s recipients of grants dedicated to supporting organizations addressing the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Orange County.
The 2024 grants address SDOH, which includes social, economic, educational, and environmental factors that impact health and quality of life. The grants provide financial support and empower communities to build sustainable, healthier futures.
“The Medline Foundation supports the communities where we work and live by addressing local social determinants of health,” said Francesca Olivier, Vice President of Environmental, Social, and Governance for Medline Industries, LP. “The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan shares The Medline Foundation’s goal of identifying the unmet health needs of the region and supporting these local organizations that are doing the hard work to bring health equity throughout the community.”
“It is refreshing to see a corporation offer area organizations the opportunity to garner this type of grant support for programs rather than the typical event sponsorship route,” added Elizabeth Rowley, Community Foundation President & CEO. We are excited to introduce a new member of our business community, Medline Industries, to a diverse and robust mix of organizations who will benefit from their charitable giving now and in the future.”
This year’s grant recipients are:
All One One All D’Artagnan Farms Foundation: The regenerative farm in Goshen runs the Fresh Food for All program, a grow-to-donate initiative providing fresh produce and eggs to local food banks.
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster – The Improving Transportation Access for Economic Stability program addresses transportation barriers to employment, helping individuals secure and maintain jobs.
Land to Learn – The SproutEd Newburgh program offers garden-based education to over 2,000 K-2 students annually.
RUPCO – YouthBuild Educational Experience provides high school equivalency, construction, and nursing training to underserved youth, with plans to add a culinary certification component. Participants also contribute to community projects, such as building disability ramps.
Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Clubs – Project Triple Club integrates three evidence-based programs designed to enhance educational opportunities, socio-emotional support, and community volunteering.
