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From Housing Crisis to Homelessness: Why More New Jersey Residents Are Being Left Behind
Written By WFP Intern, River Pilar The homelessness crisis in New Jersey has festered in the background for years. With the rise in housing prices and a lack of wage raises, more people are being forced out of their homes and onto the cold streets of New Jersey with very few options to rejoin society
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Preventing Homelessness for a Family of four with two babies
A family of four, with two babies, ages 1 and 2, was referred to our Legal Director, Liz Hurley, after being locked out in the morning. They were recipients of TRA (Temporary Rental Assistance) until their rent subsidies were suspended in the fall, when the father lost his job and missed two payments of his
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April is fair housing month – know your rights as a tenant
Written By Stefany Perez, HUD – Certified Housing Counselor April is recognized nationwide as Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the importance of equal access to housing and to ensure that every individual and family has the opportunity to live in safe and fair housing without discrimination. Fair Housing Month commemorates the passage
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Honoring The History of Women and Mortgages
by Patricia Ellams, Foreclosure Specialist in Mortgage Default at The Waterfront Project Women have long fought for equality in all areas of life, including homeownership. During Women’s History Month this March, which began in 1987, we celebrate their resilience and progress in securing financial independence. From overcoming legal barriers to leading in real estate today,
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When Neighbors Stood Together: Eviction Resistance
Written By Cristina Cercone, HUD Certified Housing Counselor at The Waterfront Project Housing instability is often described as a modern crisis. Rising rents, eviction filings, and affordability gaps dominate today’s headlines. But nearly a century ago, communities across the country faced a housing emergency that reshaped how America understands the right to shelter. The eviction
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Black History Month and homeownership
Written by Maria Mascola, HUD Certified Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project During Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the many generations of Black Americans who have helped shaped our nation and we reflect on the triumphs and challenges they have faced through U.S. history. The work still needs to be done in securing a more equitable future
Recent Posts
- From Housing Crisis to Homelessness: Why More New Jersey Residents Are Being Left Behind
- Preventing Homelessness for a Family of four with two babies
- April is fair housing month – know your rights as a tenant
- Honoring The History of Women and Mortgages
- When Neighbors Stood Together: Eviction Resistance
