named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Ann Street Gallery
Contemporary art gallery presenting exhibitions and public programs to promote arts literacy and cultural engagement in Newburgh; serves as a hub for local and visiting artists.
Lobby at the Ritz
Intimate performing arts venue hosting musicians and performance groups; part of the larger effort to restore the historic Ritz Theater as a community performance space.
Newburgh Community Cleanup
Annual volunteer event mobilizing community members to clean streets and public spaces in Newburgh.
Safe Harbors 5K
Annual running and walking event that brings community members together to support Safe Harbors’ mission and promote wellness.
The Cornerstone Residence
128-unit permanent supportive housing development offering studio apartments and artist lofts to low-income individuals, veterans, formerly homeless adults, people with disabilities, and artists; includes on-site services and community amenities.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Develops and manages permanent supportive housingDevelops and manages 128-unit supportive housing complexes, including the Cornerstone Residences in Newburgh, NY, providing permanent housing for low-income individuals with on-site social services and amenities. The project was developed using $21 million in public funding and includes 116 supportive housing units and 12 artist lofts.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community events and public programmingOrganizes and hosts recurring community events including weekly drum circles, Movement Labs, yoga classes, farmers' markets, outdoor concerts, and annual events such as Salsa Under the Stars, StoryCON, and the 5K run, engaging residents and the broader public in Newburgh.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Offers volunteer and green space stewardship opportunitiesEngages the community through volunteer programs such as the Safe Harbors Green Thumbs, which supports gardening and green space maintenance at Safe Harbors Green.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Provides community-accessible event and meeting spacesOperates multiple event and meeting spaces including the Ritz Theater Lobby (1,800 sq ft), the Cornerstone Multi-Purpose Room (1,259 sq ft), the Cornerstone Library (1,025 sq ft), and the Ritz Theater Stagehouse, available for public and community use.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Provides life skills and educational programmingOffers life skills training, GED programs, and computer classes through a 14-computer Linux lab available to residents and the broader community in the Hudson Valley region.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Rehabilitates and redevelops historic buildings for community useRedeveloped the historic Hotel Newburgh into the Cornerstone Residence, a mixed-use affordable and supportive housing complex, and reopened the Ritz Theater Stagehouse for public cultural use after decades of inaccessibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.07M
Contributions & grants$1.00M48%
Program service revenue$947K46%
Investment income$1800%
Other revenue$120K
expenses
Total expenses$2.25M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.42M
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.72M
Cash$263K
Investments$0
Liabilities$646K
Net assets$3.07M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Silverstone | Executive Dir. | 40 | $131K |
| Cathie Jones | CFO | 40 | $57K |
| Gregory Castro | CFO | 40 | $50K |
board members · 14
- Alicia Roe — Secretary
- Angela Paul Gaito — Board Member
- Ashley Collazo — Board member
- Candyce Young — Board member
- Elizabeth Rowley — Treasurer
- Gabrielle Burton-Hill — Board member
- Jacqui Jarmann — Board member
- Jonathan Deull — President
- Jules Ridgeway — Board member
- Likkia Moody — Board member
- Maritza Calderon-Caballero — Vice President
- Max Cuacuas — Board member
- Shawn Strong — Board member
- Willie Williams — Board member
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Ann Street Gallery Network — Operates Ann Street Gallery as part of its programming.
- Ann Street Gallery Partner — Co-hosts art exhibitions and workshops at Ann Street Gallery.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Held a farmers seminar in the Cornerstone Multi-Purpose Room.
- Greater Newburgh YMCA Partner — Hosted events in both the Green Room and the Ritz Theater Lobby.
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh Partner — Hosted events in both the Green Room and the Ritz Theater Lobby.
- Independent Living Partner — Provides on-site support services and job training at The Cornerstone Residence.
- Independent Living Partner — Provides on-site support services and job training for residents at the Cornerstone Residence.
- Independent Living Partner — Received private computer training classes for staff at the Cornerstone Computer Lab.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides partial funding support for the Ann Street Gallery.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting exhibitions at Safe Harbors' Ann Street Gallery through state arts funding.
- Newburgh Enlarged City School District Partner — Hosts the annual Art Show in the Cornerstone Multi-Purpose Room and has used the Ritz Theater Lobby for events.
- Newburgh Farmers’ Market Partner — Co-locates or hosts the Newburgh Farmers’ Market at Safe Harbors Green.
- Opera Company of the Highlands Partner — Hosted meetings in the Cornerstone Library and events in the Ritz Theater Lobby.
- Orange County District Attorney's Office Partner — Held week-long training sessions in the Cornerstone Multi-Purpose Room.
- Ritz Theater Partner — Hosts events at The Lobby at The Ritz, a venue operated by Safe Harbors of the Hudson.
- STRONGROOM Partner — Collaborated with STRONGROOM to present the multimedia installation "HOLDING LIGHT SUTRA" by Millicent Young.
- The Ritz Theater Partner — Safe Harbors of the Hudson operates programming at The Ritz Theater, including The Lobby at the Ritz performing arts space and StoryCON events.
- The Yoga Collective Partner — Collaborates with Safe Harbors to offer yoga classes at the Multipurpose Room.
- The Yoga Collective Partner — Collaborates with The Yoga Collective to offer weekly yoga classes led by John Newsome.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Driven Social Changemethodology: arts-driven social changeBy integrating interdisciplinary artistic programming—such as poetry, movement, music, and storytelling—into community spaces, SAFE HARBORS fosters healing, dialogue, and collective belonging, because artistic expression enables emotional processing and connection across diverse lived experiences.
- Mixed-Tenancy Supportive Housingmethodology: mixed-tenancy supportive housingBy integrating formerly homeless individuals, people with mental and physical health diagnoses, veterans, low-income workers, and artists into shared housing, SAFE HARBORS creates a diverse, inclusive community that promotes social integration and reduces stigma, because lived diversity fosters mutual support and belonging.
- Wraparound Supportive Servicesmethodology: wraparound supportive servicesBy combining permanent supportive housing with on-site social services, job training, and community engagement programs, SAFE HARBORS promotes resident stability and self-sufficiency, because integrated services reduce barriers to sustained housing and personal growth.