Coalition of Forward-Facing Ellenville

Ellenville—NY

Ellenville Market On Market, June 25th, 2021

OUR MISSION

Coalition Of Forward Facing Ellenville (C.O.F.F.E.) is a community based non-profit organization that works with volunteers to uplift the Ellenville community and support social service partnerships, cultural arts programming, mentorships in conjunction with the Ellenville Central School, and producing real-life solutions for legacy challenges of the area.

COFFE's key goal is to facilitate the integration of incoming residents in Ellenville and surrounding areas with the existing community so it can prosper from a new wave of energy whilst still maintaining its unique character.

BECOME A MEMBER

/Arts & Business Alliance

/Community Building

/Village Improvements

/Marketing & Tourism

“We’re elated to have hit the ground running with accomplishments that benefit the village while having been funded entirely independently.”
— Tori Messner, president of C.O.F.F.E.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE

Formed in the Spring of 2021, COFFE grew to over 150 members in 2024. Monthly meetings featured updates on COFFE-led initiatives and local events, alongside guest speakers, including the president of SUNY Ulster, local business leaders, and state and local politicians. Beyond our monthly meetings we’ve produced a number of tourism campaigns, activations and events.

+ Destination Ellenville
Our @Destination_Ellenville Instagram account has over 3,700 followers. COFFE created, fundraised for, and distributed over 10,000 copies of Ellenville Tourism and Hiking Maps.

+ Ellenville Market On Market
Market on Market has run over 36 farmers markets, offering fresh, affordable produce. As a walkable solution for Ellenville’s food desert, the market accepted SNAP payments and strengthened community ties. It’s been in operation since 2021.

+ Ellenville Art Collective
In 2024 along we hosted over 10 Artist Meet-and-Greets, 2 community readings, a four-week winter film series and a number of gallery openings, highlighting local and regional artists.

+ Community Engagement

2024 Earth Day Ellenville Clean-Up: Over 45 volunteers, 12 highway-sized bags of trash, 8 bags of recycling.

Mill Street Park Revitalization: Volunteers restored the gazebo, rebuilt benches, and prepared for a community garden. Special thanks to local businesses for their support!
Little League Sponsorship: Supported a 2024 Little League team.
Bike Racks: Sponsored two bike racks along Ellenville’s Canal Street corridor.
Seasonal Activities: Hosted Scarecrow Workshops in partnership with the Garden Club in 2023 and 2024 and collaborated with the Hospital Auxiliary Board on the Make Your Own Frosty exhibit.