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12 Days of The Waterfront Project Representation: From Lockout to a Settlement Awarding 10 Months’ Rent as Relocation Assistance
Written by Elizabeth Hurley, Managing Attorney at The Waterfront Project Mr. V. called The Waterfront Project on January 16th, having been evicted from his apartment the day before without notice of any lawsuit filed against him. Although he went to court and was able to regain temporary possession of the apartment, the Court’s order left
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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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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 ReportÂ
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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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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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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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
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Addressing the rent crisis: a call to action for hudson county and beyond
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
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Upholding the Right to Housing—A Call for Compassion and Justice
As the Supreme Court deliberates the pivotal case concerning the city of Grants Pass’s regulations on public camping, The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principle that housing is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. This case, which questions whether it is constitutional to penalize homeless individuals for sleeping in
