The Cornerstone Residence is a safe, affordable, well-designed, permanent supportive housing which includes 128 single room occupancy apartments including 12 artist lofts. The residence houses a mixed tenancy of adults including those living with mental health diagnoses and physical disabilities, veterans, the formerly homeless, artists in need of affordable live-work space and low and very low income working adults.
The Cornerstone offers many amenities and programs designed to engage and enhance the lives of our residents and community members. On-site support services, job training and a wellness program is provided by Safe Harbors partner Independent Living, an advocacy and service organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities. The Cornerstone facility includes a fitness center, library, computer lab and artist studio space. With our partner SUNY Orange, Safe Harbors offers a free GED program for our residents and community members. Field trips, special events and programs throughout the year make for a vibrant, inclusive community.
The Cornerstone’s innovative mix of supportive housing, artist lofts, and on-site social services earned it the prestigious “Residence of the Year” Award from the Supportive Housing Network of New York in 2007.