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How Philadelphia’s Right to Counsel is Bucking the Nationwide Surge in Evictions—and Why New Jersey Should Follow Suit

By Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project. As the nation grapples with an unprecedented surge in evictions, one city is defying the trend: Philadelphia. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia’s success in keeping eviction rates low can be largely attributed to its groundbreaking Right to Counsel program, which
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The Misuse of Nuisance Property Laws: A Threat to Housing Stability and Tenant Rights
By Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project At The Waterfront Project, our mission is to protect and empower tenants, ensuring that everyone has access to safe, stable housing. A recent article from USA Today highlights a growing concern that directly impacts our work: the misuse of nuisance property laws by landlords, a
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Debunking Common Myths About Homelessness: A Focus on Housing, Not Misconceptions

By Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project At The Waterfront Project, we are committed to addressing homelessness with clarity and compassion, grounded in facts and a deep understanding of the root causes. Recently, Jonathan Russell, Director of Alameda County Health, Housing, and Homelessness Services, shared a powerful reflection on LinkedIn that sheds
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The Impact of the Supreme Court Ruling on Homelessness: A Call for Compassionate Housing Solutions

By: Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director at The Waterfront Project At The Waterfront Project, we believe that housing is a fundamental human right. Recent developments in the fight for fair housing have brought this belief into sharper focus, as the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on homelessness has sent ripples through communities and advocacy groups nationwide.
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