Action Toward Independence

06/26/2026

Please be advised that the Action Toward Independence and Vet2Vet of Sullivan County offices in Sullivan and Orange Counties will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in celebration of our Independence Day.

06/26/2026

Upcoming events for our community!

06/26/2026

📍 Join CCE Orange County at Garnet Health's Orange Day!

We're excited to be at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown on Wednesday, July 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.!

Stop by our table to:
🌱 Learn about the programs and services we offer
🤝 Meet our educators and staff
💡 Discover resources and opportunities for you and your family
💬 Connect with us and ask questions

Whether you're interested in gardening, nutrition, youth development, agriculture, community programs, or more, we'd love to meet you!

We hope to see you there!

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

Sullivan Fresh Markets are Back!

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The start of summer welcomes back Sullivan Fresh Farmers’ Markets for the season. Sullivan Fresh's mission is to make fresh fruits and vegetables affordable and easily available to communities in Sullivan County through outreach, incentives, nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and multi-lingual materials, while creating a sustainable sales market for local farmers.

At the Monticello Farmers Market and the Sullivan Fresh Market-on-the-Move, you can pay your way using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/EBT) benefits, Farmer Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Checks, Senior FMNP, Fresh Rx Coupons, Double Up Food Bucks, and Sullivan Fresh Bucks. Those using SNAP/EBT benefits at the market receive double the buying power with programs like Fresh Connect and New York State Double Up Food Bucks!

Sullivan Fresh Monticello Farmers' Market June - September: Thursdays: 10:00AM- 1:00PM
10 Jefferson St., Monticello, NY

Sullivan Fresh Market-on-the-Move July - October:

Wednesdays:
Woodridge Municipal Lot 10:00AM-11:00AM
Green Ave & Dairyland Rd., Woodridge, NY

Fallsburg Town Hall 12:00PM-1:30PM
19 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg, NY

Loch Sheldrake Public Lot 3:00PM-4:30PM
Corner of Hasbrouck Rd. & Rt. 52, Loch Sheldrake, NY

For a complete schedule of markets and events, visit www.SullivanFreshMarkets.org

How Incentive Programs Work:

SNAP/EBT: The market manager swipes your SNAP/EBT card and gives you tokens to spend at the market!
FMNP & Senior FMNP Checks are seasonal $25 coupon books for fresh fruits and vegetables. Seniors can contact the Sullivan County Office for the Aging to obtain their checks and WIC participants can contact the Sun River Health office in Monticello. Expires November of 2026.
Double Up Food Bucks: The market manager gives you $2 in tokens for every $2 in SNAP/EBT swiped, up to $50 per visit. Spend on fruits and vegetables at mobile market stops.
Fresh Connect Checks: Get $2 Free for Every $2 Spent in SNAP/EBT(Up to $50 per visit). Get $2 in Fresh Connect checks from the market manager to spend on SNAP-eligible foods. Checks expire Dec. 31, 2026.
Sullivan Fresh Bucks: Kids can get $2 to $10 Free! Children can attend special events at Sullivan Fresh Markets to get your free coupons. May be used for produce, herbs, meat, eggs, and dairy.
Fresh Rx: Get $40... Free! Through the Fresh Rx Produce Prescription Program, if you're SNAP/EBT or Medicaid Eligible you may get $40 for every wellness class you attend! Use the coupons to purchase fruits and vegetables. To learn more and enroll, visit the Garnet Health Diabetes Prevention Program online at: www.garnethealth.org/diabetesprevention.

06/24/2026

Did you know that in 2025 the ADA National Network gave over 1,200 trainings to more than 69 thousand people? We also gave technical assistance to over 12,000 people by answering their ADA questions. Find a learning event here: https://adata.org/events-calendar/



[Image description: Training and technical assistance from the ADA National Network, 2025 The regional ADA Centers provide information, guidance, and training on the ADA. We gave 1,204 trainings to over 69 thousand people. The top training topics were: General ADA information, Reasonable accommodations, Facility access 72% of trainings related to Title II, which is the part of the ADA related to state and local governments. The most common training audience were state and local government agencies. We helped 12,395 people with their ADA questions. 51% were people with a disability 12% were family members of a person with a disability 41% asked about Title II, which is about state and local governments The most common ADA topics: Reasonable accommodations General ADA information Facility access We referred people to protection and advocacy centers, the Department of Justice, state agencies, and others. Do you have a question about the ADA? Call us at 1-800-949-4232, message us at www.adata.org/contact, or visit www.adata.org.]

06/24/2026

COMIC STRIP
A Day in the Life of a PWD (Person With a Disability)

Frame 1:
A woman who uses a cane is walking with her boyfriend. She is shaking and sweating.

WOMAN: Boy, I'm struggling today...

Frame 2:
BOYFRIEND: Well, you should try to suck it up. There are others that are much worse off than you!

Frame 3:
WOMAN (rolling her eyes) I'm aware of that...but thank you for invalidating my personal experience.