Sullivan 180 Funding Brings New Life to Public Spaces
Three Completed Projects Strengthening Western Sullivan County
[SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY] — Sullivan 180 announced the recent completion of three Silver Feather Community Impact Grant projects, each transforming public spaces in western Sullivan County. These initiatives were led by municipalities in partnership with dedicated volunteer organizations, in collaboration to build a healthier, more vibrant Sullivan County. Each of project reflects Sullivan 180’s mission to build a healthier community through people-centered spaces, access to recreation, youth engagement, and community collaboration.
In Callicoon, a 2019 $75,000 Silver Feather Grant helped the Town of Delaware restore the historic Callicoon Train Depot into a welcoming hub for visitors and residents. Through a close partnership with the Callicoon Business Association, Callicoon Depot Inc., and the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway, the project revived a long-underutilized building and created a space that celebrates local history while supporting year-round community activity. “This renovation is bringing the Depot back to life as a visitor center and community hub,” project partners shared. “It honors our region’s history and celebrates its culture, arts, and environmental stewardship.”
In the Town of Highland, a 2021 Silver Feather Grant of $100,000 supported a series of improvements to river access points along the Delaware. The project included an activity path connecting the Eagle Observation Area to the Roebling Bridge and historic D&H Canal Tow Path, plus new green space, gardens, signage, and bike and canoe racks. “We were able to provide and improve access to the Delaware River while promoting healthy living in our community,” said Supervisor John Pizzolato. “[These enhancements] brought together so many partners to make our town's access to the Delaware a real asset to all those who live and visit here.”
Most recently, the Town of Delaware received a 2024 Silver Feather Grant of $100,000 to build new pickleball and basketball courts at the Delaware Youth Center. The project strengthens recreational opportunities for all ages and encourages multi-generational activity. “Families play pickleball together, kids and adults alongside each other,” said Alex Gardner of the Youth Center. “The courts have expanded opportunities for kids to be active and created new ways for families to be active together.”
“These projects highlight what is possible when municipalities and community organizations work together toward a shared vision,” said Shannon Cilento, Sullivan 180 Director of Community Development & Communications. “The collective impact is not just in the beautiful spaces created, but in the healthier, more connected communities that grow around them.”