 The financial downturn, however, has made it difficult for these teams to afford the rent on the stadium; since 2009, the ballpark has mostly sat empty, except for non-athletic gatherings.On August 7, 2010, Marcus Gill Ministries held a crusade, "Unity Fest with Minister Marcus Gill".About 150 people attended the crusade, held to encourage the community to pray for peace and to end crime in Newburgh.