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Navigating Eviction Prevention: Insights from HUD’s Latest Report
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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RWJBarnabas Health Offers Name Change Services for Transgender and Non-Binary Community Members
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…
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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”
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…
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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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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…
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ADDRESSING JERSEY CITY AS THE SECOND HIGHEST RENT IN THE NATION
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…
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Housing Justice Starts With Access to Help
Founded in Hudson County, New Jersey in 2013, The Waterfront Project provides free legal services, housing counseling, and advocacy to low-income individuals and families throughout Hudson County and surrounding communities.
With the support of our generous donors and partners, our attorneys, counselors, and advocates work every day to prevent evictions, protect homeowners from foreclosure, prepare future homebuyers, and defend housing rights, all at no cost to our clients.
Everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
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“I have worked with The waterfront project in the last few years and the one thing I will say is they are def here for you and to help you in every way possible. living in Jersey City I experienced having 3 slump lord and unfortunately this is a high case developing in Jersey City I had the pleasure to work with Elizabeth Hurley and my experience in the beginning was not the greatest but how Elizabeth hurley went beyond measures to help me get the approval I needed to be able to move and be in such a better position for myself and my daughter. I highly recommend the waterfront project they are here to help and make things easier and not treat you as if you have no voice.”
“I cannot recommend The Waterfront Project, Inc. highly enough. From start to finish, they handled my legal matter with professionalism, compassion, and genuine care. Every question I had was answered promptly, and I always felt informed and supported throughout the entire process.
Elizabeth Hurley’s Esq. attention to detail and dedication to getting the best possible outcome truly made a difference. What could have been an overwhelming experience was made manageable because of her expertise and kindness.
I’m incredibly grateful for her hard work and would trust them again without hesitation. If you’re looking for a team that treats you like a person and not just a case number, look no further.
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