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Algorithms, Profits, and the Housing Crisis: A Step Toward Justice
Written by Christopher Gomes The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed a landmark lawsuit against six of the country’s largest landlords, alleging that their use of algorithmic pricing software and information sharing practices have significantly contributed to the housing crisis. The landlords named in the suit—Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, Blackstone’s LivCor LLC, Camden
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A Crisis We Can’t Ignore: Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Our Communities
Written By Executive Director, Carol Sainthilaire We are facing an unprecedented crisis that puts New Jersey’s most vulnerable families at immediate risk. The current Administration has just announced a freeze on all federal grants and loans—halting critical funding for nonprofits like The Waterfront Project (WFP), which provides essential services to low- and moderate-income families across
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Client Success Story: Keeping a New Family Safe and Together
By Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project At The Waterfront Project, we believe that housing is a fundamental human right, and every day, our team fights to protect that right for our community’s most vulnerable residents. Recently, we had the privilege of supporting a young family in their time of dire need.
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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
