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Support for Veterans Facing Foreclosure
Support for Veterans Facing Foreclosure By Willaim “Bill” Paige When a veteran purchases a home using a VA-guaranteed home loan, the loan is typically transferred to a mortgage servicer after closing. This servicer manages the loan, including receiving monthly payments and providing assistance if issues arise. If the veteran experiences difficulty making payments and the…
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12 Days of The Waterfront Project Representation: From Lockout to a Settlement Awarding 10 Months’ Rent as Relocation Assistance
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 Our client called The Waterfront Project on January 16th, having been evicted from his apartment the day before without notice of any lawsuit filed against him.…
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A Crisis We Can’t Ignore: Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Our Communities
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…
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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Housing Needs and Homelessness in Jersey City and Hudson County
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…
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Navigating Eviction Prevention: Insights from HUD’s Latest ReportÂ
Navigating Eviction Prevention: Insights from HUD’s Lates Report as of 2024 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…
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How Philadelphia’s Right to Counsel is Bucking the Nationwide Surge in Evictions—and Why New Jersey Should Follow Suit
How Philadelphia’s Right to Counsel is Bucking the Nationwide Surge in Evictions: 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…
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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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- Client Success Story: Default Judgment Vacated and Case Dismissed
