About Us
About Safe Harbors
Safe Harbors of the Hudson was incorporated as non-profit in 2000 with the mission of transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts. We believe all housing must first and foremost strive to treat all tenants with dignity and respect.
Through a grant from the New York State Office of Temporary Disability and Assistance, Safe Harbors purchased in 2002 what was once known as the Hotel Newburgh and began transforming it into safe and attractive supportive housing.
With tenants in place, Safe Harbors began making immediate positive changes to the lives of the residents. We are housing the formerly homeless, those with a mental health diagnosis, low-income working adults and artists needing affordable live/work space. In 2004 Safe Harbors received Newburgh's largest tax credit award in their history and began a 21 million dollar construction job to bring the largest economic gift to downtown Newburgh.
Completed in 2006, the Cornerstone Residence provides 128 apartments, art studio workspace, an art gallery, community space, and commercial space. Numerous community leaders joined in the celebratory ribbon-cutting on Dec. 1, 2006.
Safe Harbors has joined with many community partners including Newburgh Ministry, St. Patrick's Church, Catholic Charities, Emergency Housing Group and Mount Saint Mary College, which includes our project as part of their curriculum in service learning.
SHOH is an active member of the Newburgh community. Professional memberships include: Orange County Housing Consortium, and the Supportive Housing Network of New York.
In 2003, Patricia Haggerty Wenz, founder and Executive Director, was awarded the Orange County Social Justice Award for her work with Safe Harbors.
SHOH has been featured in local print, radio and television media.
In 2007, Patricia Haggerty Wenz, founder and Executive Director was awarded Orange County’s “Rising Star” award. She was selected as one of the up and coming leaders under the age of 40.
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