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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Housing Needs and Homelessness in Jersey City and Hudson County
In recent months, two comprehensive reports have shed light on the escalating housing crisis in Jersey City and Hudson County. The Jersey City Housing Needs Assessment by the Regional Plan Association and the 2024 Hudson County Point-In-Time Count by Monarch Housing Associates together paint a vivid and urgent picture of our community’s housing challenges. These findings not only underscore
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Navigating Eviction Prevention: Insights from HUD’s Latest Report
By Dante Lara, Housing Manager at The Waterfront Project, Inc. Affordable housing has become a nationwide crisis with devastating impacts, and the effects are particularly evident here in New Jersey. In Hudson County alone, homelessness has increased by a staggering 27% in 2024, according to NJ.com. This multifaceted issue affects millions of individuals and families—mentally,
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RWJBarnabas Health Offers Name Change Services for Transgender and Non-Binary Community Members
Original Article: RWJBarnabas Health Offers Name Change Services For Transgender and Non-Binary Community Members Livingston, NJ, November 20, 2024 – RWJBarnabas Health is pleased to offer the Name Change Clinic, providing transgender and non-binary community members legal advice, services and guidance to legally affirm their names. RWJBarnabas Health, in partnership with Legal Services of New Jersey and
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A Rebuttal to Michael P. Hussar’s Letter “Rent Control Isn’t Needed and Will Only Reduce the Supply of Housing”
By Carol Sainthilaire As the Executive Director of The Waterfront Project, Inc., I must respectfully but firmly disagree with the recent opinion piece published in the Jersey City Times, which claims rent control is unnecessary and harmful to housing supply. This perspective ignores the reality of housing insecurity faced by thousands of residents in Jersey City and beyond.
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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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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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Ending Evictions and Homelessness in New Jersey: Lessons from Just Cause Eviction Laws in Oregon and Washington State
By Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director at The Waterfront Project, Inc. On July 25th , the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s (NLIHC) State and Local Innovation (SLI) project released an insightful case study on just cause eviction laws, highlighting successful efforts in Oregon and Washington State. This publication is a part of NLIHC’s State and Local Tenant Protection
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Hailing the Successes of WinnCompanies’ Eviction Prevention Program: Lessons for New Jersey
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
