• The cost of eviction

    The cost of eviction

    The Cost of Eviction Written by Joe Correa As countless reports and research show, eviction goes beyond just being a housing issue. For tenants, it disrupts nearly every area of life, from financial stability and health to employment and future housing opportunities. There is a common assumption that the fastest and most financially responsible option…

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  • The Critical Role of Housing Stability in Childhood Mental Health

    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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About Us

Founded in Hudson County, New Jersey in 2013, Waterfront Project provides free legal services, housing counseling, and advocacy to low-income individuals and families throughout Hudson County and surrounding communities.

With the support of our generous donors and partners, our attorneys, counselors, and advocates work every day to prevent evictions, protect homeowners from foreclosure, prepare future homebuyers, and defend housing rights, all at no cost to our clients.

Everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.