The Waterfront Project’s Response to Jersey City’s Right to Counsel Ordinance

Ordinance would offer free legal representation to low-income tenants Today, April 12, 2023, The Jersey City Council will share its first reading on two core ordinances: Right to Counsel (Ord. 23-030) and collecting Developer Fees to Fund Affordable Housing (Ord. 23-029), which will fund a Right to Counsel program in the City. The Right to Counsel ordinance in Jersey City hopes to provide free legal representation to low-income tenants facing…

The Waterfront Project recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

With respect for, and in solidarity with survivors, The Waterfront Project recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month This month is dedicated to increasing public awareness about sexual violence, advocating for survivors, and educating communities on how to prevent sexual assault. Sexual assault is a pervasive issue that affects people of all ages, genders, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in three…

Carol Sainthilaire Joins the Waterfront Project as Executive Director

​January 18, 2023  The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP), a nonprofit legal clinic serving Northern New Jersey communities, is delighted to announce that Carol Sainthilaire has joined as the organization’s new Executive Director. Ms. Sainthilaire comes to WFP from Community Enterprises Corporation, an organization providing housing opportunities to individuals with disabilities, where she served as the Chief Executive Officer. She brings with her over thirteen years of experience in housing, advocacy…