May 2024 - The Waterfront Project, Inc.

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May

Housing

Alessandra Molina

HUD Expands Solutions to Tackle Homelessness with Housing Vouchers

The Waterfront Project’s Housing Team is excited to share some groundbreaking news from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that promises to make a significant impact on the fight against homelessness. HUD has announced new flexibilities in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program that will expedite the process of providing housing assistance
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May

Housing

Alessandra Molina

The Critical Role of Housing Stability in Childhood Mental Health

At The Waterfront Project, we understand that the effects of childhood housing insecurity extend far beyond immediate physical needs, deeply impacting mental health into adulthood. A recent study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health highlights a concerning link: children who experience housing insecurity are at a higher risk for long-term anxiety and depression.
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May

Housing

Alessandra Molina

Advocating for Our Seniors: Addressing the Growing Challenge of Aging and Homelessness

By Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project, Inc. At The Waterfront Project, our commitment to the senior community is driven by a pressing need to address their vulnerabilities, especially concerning housing and legal assistance. Recent discussions, such as those highlighted by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, underscore the increasing risk of
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6

May

Housing

Alessandra Molina

Addressing the Homelessness Crisis in New Jersey: The Critical Role of The Waterfront Project, Inc

In recent years, the homelessness crisis in New Jersey has intensified, mirroring national trends driven by escalating housing costs, a lack of affordable housing, and systemic socio-economic barriers. This situation demands immediate and comprehensive action. At The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP), we witness daily how these challenges impact individuals and families, pushing them to the
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2

May

Eviction, Foreclosure, Housing

Alessandra Molina

Addressing the Surge in Homelessness: Insights from HUD’s Annual Report and What it Means for New Jersey

**By Carol Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project, Inc.** https://www.huduser.gov/portal/pdredge/pdr-edge-featd-article-043024.html Here’s the 2023-AHAR-Part-1.pdf for you to review. The 2023 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress paints a stark picture of homelessness in the United States, including in New Jersey. As we digest this report at The Waterfront Project, Inc., it is crucial to align our
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1

May

Housing

Alessandra Molina

Ensuring Fair Housing: A Commitment from The Waterfront Project, Inc.

As a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor at The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP) in New Jersey, I am acutely aware of the profound impact that fair housing laws have on our mission to end homelessness. This year marks the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at eliminating discrimination in housing and
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Advocating for Our Seniors: Addressing the Growing Challenge of Aging and Homelessness

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