Safe Harbors of the Hudson, an innovative and award winning non-profit in the City of Newburgh, will be celebrating its 7th annual gala, Thursday, September 19. This year, we are thrilled to be honoring Safe Harbors Founder and Executive Director Tricia Haggerty Wenz as Newburgh’s 2013 Cornerstone of the Community. We will be celebrating Tricia’s incredible impact on the community and the success and growth of her inspired project, Safe Harbors’ Cornerstone Residence, Ann Street Gallery and Ritz Theater. We are especially excited to be hosting this special event in a new venue…the Newburgh Brewing Company located in the heart of the City’s historic downtown.

more details will be coming soon…

Safe Harbors, whose mission is transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts, purchased the old Hotel Newburgh in 2002 and turned the blighted eyesore into the Cornerstone Residence. Named Supportive Housing Network of New York’s “Residence of the Year” in 2007, the Cornerstone is home to 128 adults including the formerly homeless, veterans, those living with mental health diagnoses, artist and low income working adults in need of affordable housing. The project also includes the Ann Street Gallery, a contemporary arts venue, and the Ritz Theater Lobby, live performing arts space.

The tours will highlight how Safe Harbors transformative supportive housing, award-winning contemporary art gallery and performing arts theater is instrumental to the revitalization of downtown Newburgh. All attendees will be entered in a drawing to win free tickets to an upcoming concert at the Ritz!

Tours, which will last approximately one hour, will be held monthly on a rotating basis, the second Tuesday at 9am followed by the second Thursday at 4pm. The 2013 tour schedule follows:

June 11 – 9am
July 11 – 4pm
August 13 – 9am
September 12 – 4pm
October 8 – 9am
November 14 – 4pm
December 10 – 9am

For more information on Safe Harbors of the Hudson, call (845) 562-6940, email

The Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s Fine and Performing Arts Department and Safe Harbors of the Hudson present the 2013 All District Art Show at the Ritz Theater. The art show runs through May 31, and artwork can be viewed every day from 9 AM – 5 PM.

The art show presents the work of over 200 students from Balmville Elementary School, Fostertown School, Gardnertown School, Heritage Middle School, Horizons-on-the-Hudson, Meadow Hill Elementary School, Vails Gate High Tech Magnet School, Temple Hill Academy and South Middle School.

Safe Harbors is proud to host the art show and help showcase young, local talent. Safe Harbors, whose mission is transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts, purchased the old Hotel Newburgh in 2002 and turned the blighted eyesore into the Cornerstone Residence. Named Supportive Housing Network of New York’s “Residence of the Year” in 2007, the Cornerstone is home to 128 adults including the formerly homeless, veterans, those living with mental health diagnoses, artists and low income working adults in need of affordable housing. The project also includes the Ann Street Gallery, a contemporary arts venue, and the Ritz Theater Lobby, a live performing arts space.

Please click here for a complete list of all participating students and schools.

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photos from the day, coming soon!

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors:
MOUNTCO Construction
Mid Hudson Times
Unitex, CDPHP
Lynn Warren Landscaping
Thomas Hazard Renovations
Koch Group & Company, LLP
Mobile Life Support Services
American Felt & Filter Co.
Integrity Benefits
School Aid Specialists
Independent Living, Inc.
Laser & Cosmetic Surgery Specialists, PC
Leo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
Rank & Smith CPA’s PC
Alexis Diner
Arctic Glacier
B&M Homestyle Catering
Chris’ Deli
Dabrusin Auto Parts, Inc.
Dr. John O’Brien, DDS
Drake, Loeb, Heller, Kennedy,
Gogerty, Gaba & Rodd PLLC
F.E.A.S.T. at Round Hill
Galati Pools & Spas
Heights Lumber Center, Inc.
John Poggioli, Attorney
Liberty Locksmith of
Orange County
Loughran’s Irish Pub
Mama Theresa’s
New York Life
Insurance Company
Newburgh Auto Spa
Newburgh Sharks Swim Club
Nick, Luke, Jack, Sodie & Milo
Pizzeria Mr. Cris
Rider, Weiner & Frankel, P.C.
Sally’s Fish Market
Taco Hombre – Warwick, NY
The Silverstone Family
Theresa Brown
The Vinyl Resting Place
Toshiba Business Solutions
William A Smith & Son, Inc.
Zafar Produce Inc.

Safe Harbors of the Hudson and Independent Living, Inc. are pleased to co-sponsor a lecture and book signing with author Dr. Lloyd Sederer on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 pm in The Lobby at the Ritz.

Dr. Sederer is Medical Director of the New York State Office of Mental Health, where he provides medical leadership for its 24 hospitals, 90 clinics, two research institutes and community mental health services throughout the state, serving 700,000 people annually. He is an Adjunct Professor at the Columbia/Mailman School of Public Health and mental health editor for the Huffington Post. Dr. Sederer will be talking about families and his recently published book, The Family Guide to Mental Health Care.

By Glenn Close from the book’s Foreword:
“I respond personally to what Lloyd Sederer writes because he makes me
feel like he is sitting at this very kitchen table, gently explaining
to me, with great knowledge, insight, and patience, what is happening
to my loved one and what my family and I can do about it.”

The Family Guide to Mental Health Care is the first comprehensive print resource for the millions of people who have loved ones suffering from some kind of mental illness. In this book, families can find the answers to their most urgent questions. From understanding depression, bipolar illness and anxiety to eating and traumatic disorders, schizophrenia, and much more, readers will learn what to do and how to help. -Amazon.com

The lecture and book signing will be held in the The Lobby at the Ritz Theater, 107 Broadway, Newburgh and is free and open to the public. Books will also be available for purchase.

For more information about this event or the Safe Harbors of the Hudson project, call (845) 562-6940, email

The Wherehouse and Newburgh Brewing Company have teamed up once again, but this time, it’s to support a great local Newburgh charity: Safe Harbors of the Hudson. Starting at 6pm on Thurday, May 9 at The Wherehouse, a specially designated keg of Cream Ale will be the Safe Harbors Brew of the Evening. Proceeds from each draft poured that evening from this tap will benefit Safe Harbors of the Hudson and their mission of transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts. Safe Harbors is playing a pivotal role in the overall cultural and economic revitalization of the City of Newburgh.

This special draft will be available from 6pm until close (11 pm) at The Wherehouse, 119 Liberty Street in Newburgh.

SPECIAL RAFFLE!
New York Giants pre-season game tickets
two (2) Seats in Giants Stadium & Parking Pass (approx. value $225)
Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants
Met Life Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Sunday August 18, 2013 at 8 pm

Come on down to The Wherehouse and support a local bar, a local beer, and a great local charity!

For more information about the event call (845) 562-6940 or email info@safe-harbors.org

www.thewherehouserestaurant.com
119 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY 12550

www.newburghbrewing.com
88 South Colden Street, Newburgh NY 12550

Healthy Eating Program
Thursday, May 2
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Safe Harbors of the Hudson
111 Broadway, Newburgh

Huguenot Street Farm has partnered with Safe Harbors, Drew Morrison and Dr. Hannah Brooks to bring the very first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) to Newburgh. If you’ve already joined the CSA, if you’re considering joining or if you’re interested in learning about the benefits of healthy eating, we’d like to invite you to a FREE event on Thursday, May 2 from 6:30 pm-8pm at Safe Harbors of the Hudson, 111 Broadway, Newburgh. The event features Bella Garrison, Sharon Christopher, RN, Hannah Brooks, MD and Drew Morrison.

The program is designed to teach you some of the wonderful ways super-fresh, nutrient-rich CSA produce can have a positive impact on your overall health.

The first speaker, Bella Garrison will share important information about why organic foods, greens and proper preparation of these foods can be profoundly beneficial for your health. When we eat well, we maximize our health and longevity. Demonstrations, recipes and samples will be available at the presentation.

The second speakers, Sharon Christopher, RN and Dr. Hannah Brooks, will provide information on the advantages of a healthy organic diet in restoring health during and after cancer treatment and how simple, organic and low fat diets can help maintain immune function and aid the body’s natural healing.

Bella Garrison has studied with many of the leading authorities in health and alternative medicine, is a Digestive Health and Detoxification Specialist. Bella studied with Dr. Joseph Mercola, Dr. Andrew Weil, and Lynn Goldstein, MS, RD, CDN, digestive health specialist. Bella has also studied the works of Donna Gates, Brenda Cobb, David Wolfe, Brenda Watson, N.D., Diana Schwarzbein, M.D., Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine, and attended New York Medical College. Bella is a Lymphatic Decongestive Therapist, Hydrotherapist, Reiki Practicioner, has taken Raw food classes with Raw Chef Dan, owner of Quintessence and Live, Live and attended cooking classes with Viviane Bauquet Farre of Food & Style. Bella is sought out as a speaker providing classes on Holistic Health, and mindfulness. Bella works with private clients supporting them in digestive health, detoxification and incorporating whole foods. Please feel free to contact Bella at www.bellagarrison.com.

Sharon Christopher, RN has been a Community Health Nurse/Educator for the past 39 years with a variety of roles that influenced health promotion and disease prevention. She earned her BSN from Fairfield University in 1974 and MSN from Yale University in 1980.

Dr. Hannah Brooks arrived in Newburgh in January 2009 to head the Breast Surgical Services at St Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. She obtained her MD at Albany Medical College, did basic research in tumor immunology at New York Hospital and Sloan-Kettering Institute, and completed her residency training in General Surgery at Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center. Dr Brooks also served as Chair of the Breast Cancer Task Force for the American Cancer Society, Eastern Division-Queens. Dr. Brooks is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the New York Metropolitan Breast Group. She is a 1999 recipient of the prestigious Lane Adams Award for compassionate care of cancer patients and their families from the American Cancer Society. Dr Brooks is also a strong advocate of the arts in both Brooklyn and Newburgh communities and has provided both financial and volunteer support for a number of art and cultural organizations.

Drew Morrison, an active and involved volunteer coordinator of the 2013 Newburgh CSA distribution (and artist/designer of our Newburgh CSA logo), will be on hand to teach the basics of composting for those new to the practice.

For more information about this event or the Safe Harbors of the Hudson project, call (845) 562-6940, email info@safe-harbors.org. For more information on CSA please visit their website at http://huguenotfarm.com, call the farm direct at 845-419-2164 or email csa@huguenotfarm.com.

Safe Harbors of the Hudson and Community Partners Hold
Newburgh Community Cleanup

In celebration of Earth Day and to inspire the community to help keep Newburgh clean and green, Safe Harbors of the Hudson, along with the Central Hudson, City of Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College, the Greater Newburgh Partnership, SUNY Orange, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Taylor Recycling Facility, Unitex and several Newburgh-based community organizations will hold the third annual Newburgh Community Cleanup and kick-off Newburgh’s community clean and safe challenge on Saturday, April 27 . This is an opportunity for community members, young and old, to be a part of what’s great in the City of Newburgh. The cleanup will be held from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and a post-cleanup barbecue will start at 12 pm.

The cleanup efforts will cover the city from Clinton Street to Renwick Street and from Downing Park east to Colden Street. Safe Harbors is seeking cleanup participants of all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should arrive no later than 8:30 am to the Broadway/Liberty Street Lot, adjacent to the Ritz Theater. Supplies will be provided to participants when they arrive at 111 Broadway.

For more information about the event or to get involved, contact June Henley at (845) 784-1110 or

All volunteers will need to complete a waiver and release form to participate in the Community Cleanup. Please download the form here and bring with you on the morning of the cleanup.

Safe Harbors of the Hudson is a Newburgh-based nonprofit organization who is committed to transforming lives and building communities through housing and the arts.

Thanks to our Community Partners:
Bimbo Bakeries USA/Freihofers
Central Hudson
City of Newburgh
City of Newburgh DPW
E.A. Morse & Co, Inc
Greater Newburgh Partnership
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh
Hudson Baylor
Lowe’s
McDonald’s
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh Lions Club
Safe Harbors of the Hudson
St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
Streetrock Ministries
SUNY Orange Liberty Partnership Program
SUNY Orange N.B.O.A
Taylor Recycling Facility, L.L.C.
The Rotary Club of Newburgh
Unitex
Von Essen Boar’s Head