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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
By Carol Sainthilaire At The Waterfront Project, we believe in the transformative power of housing stability. We have been inspired by the recent efforts of WinnCompanies, one of the largest affordable housing operators, and their eviction prevention program. Despite the challenges faced, their initiative has provided valuable insights into how we can strengthen our own […]
By Carol M. Sainthilaire and Alessandra Molina Reading this is bitter news to swallow on the heels of The Waterfront Project’s Justice for All Gala last week, where we chanted HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT. We know that Jersey City and Hudson County have become unaffordable, but it’s sobering to see the numbers. This is why […]
By Carol M. Sainthilaire – Executive Director of The Waterfront Project, Inc. As an employee of The Waterfront Project, Inc., I am deeply committed to the belief that housing is a fundamental human right. Our mission is to prevent homelessness through legal advocacy, housing counseling, and supportive services. Recent discussions, such as the one featured […]
The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP) is acutely aware of the growing crisis of homelessness among older adults, a demographic that is among the fastest-growing in the nation. With projections indicating that the number of homeless individuals over 50 could triple by 2030, the urgency to act is now more pressing than ever. The Growing Challenge As reported […]
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 […]
**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 […]
