Lisa sits down with
Neline Rivera, Safe Harbors' Manager of Leasing and Compliance, and
Valentina Dunsing, Manager for Supportive Housing at
Independent Living, for a crash course in the application process, eligibility, and how our team helps residents transition into the Cornerstone community, stay safe, and stay housed.
The group also reflects on the largest challenge the Cornerstone has faced since its opening in 2006: the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode takes its name from the wellness check system the team devised before any guidance or directives from health and housing agencies, offering a vivid flashback to the harrowing early days of the pandemic and how the shutdown impacted both residents and staff.
Lastly, they are joined by Cornerstone residents Agnes and Suzanne, who share how they each found their way to the Cornerstone, and their experiences joining and being part of the resident community.
What is This is Safe Harbors?
This is Safe Harbors is a new, four-episode podcast hosted by Executive Director Lisa Silverstone. In each episode, Lisa interviews special guests--from founding team members to current residents, staff, partners, and artists--taking listeners on an epic journey as Safe Harbors has pursued its mission of transforming lives and building community through housing and the arts for the past 25 years.