2024 was a transformative year for Safe Harbors, a year marked by significant physical changes and capital improvements across our campus – the near completion of a multi-million dollar renovation to our Cornerstone Residence; the demolition of the historic Ritz Theater stagehouse and plans for a modern stage that will allow for public access; and major upgrades to the sound, lighting, and look of our intimate performance space, the Lobby at the Ritz.
These capital improvements are essential to bolstering our mission, expanding our unique model of downtown redevelopment, and amplifying our impact on the community we serve; but as I reflect on the pages of this Annual Report, what truly stands out is not the progress in the building, but the people that make up the Safe Harbors family…it’s Cornerstone residents, dedicated staff and board, partners, collaborators, audience members and artists, enthusiasts and passersby!
The people enliven the spaces and animate our mission! The people in all their rich and beautiful diversity, with their stories to tell, songs to sing, art to inspire, and Salsa to dance.
As we enter our 25th anniversary year, we look forward to celebrating the transformative project we have created together and the partnerships, perspectives, hard work, insights, participation, leadership, generosity, and support of the people that have contributed to its success!
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together for a stronger, healthier Newburgh for everyone!
Lisa Silverstone
Executive Director