The Power of Legal Advocacy in Promoting Social Justice

In a world where the scales of justice often seem imbalanced, legal advocacy stands as a beacon of hope and a powerful tool for societal change. At The Waterfront Project, we have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that legal support can have on individuals and communities, especially those who are most vulnerable. Legal advocacy goes beyond the courtroom; it’s about empowering individuals, challenging systemic injustices, and promoting fairness and equality.…

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Embracing the Spirit of Generosity on National Day of Giving

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, we are reminded of the importance of community and compassion. In this spirit, The Waterfront Project recognizes the National Day of Giving, a day dedicated to encouraging generosity and kindness across the nation. National Day of Giving, also known as Giving Tuesday, is observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. It’s a day that harnesses the potential of social media and…

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October 12, 2023

Lenders can’t discriminate against applicants because of immigration status, feds warn

Banks and mortgage companies are being reminded that they can’t discriminate against loan applicants on the basis of race, national origin or immigration status. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement, saying that consumers have reported being rejected for credit cards as well as for auto, student, personal, and equipment loans because of their immigration status, even when they have strong credit histories and…

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October 12, 2023

Feds charge TransUnion’s rental background checks weren’t accurate, freezes were skipped

TransUnion is being ordered to pay $15 million for failing to ensure the rental background checks that landlords use to decide who gets housing were accurate. The company will also have to pay $8 million for lying to consumers about placing and removing security freezes on their credit reports. The actions were taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). “Americans across the country were put…

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Free film screening: “Rabble rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square”

The Waterfront Project is proud to announce the sponsorship screening of “Rabble Rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square,” at the Bethune Center on October 12th, at 7:00 pm. Rabble Rousers tells the remarkable story of the community’s successful battle for housing rights through the eyes of unflinching radical activist, Frances Goldin. Goldin’s legacy is one of pragmatism in neighborhood planning. The documentary covers fifty years of political struggle of the…

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June 27, 2023

The Waterfront Project Celebrates Pride Month!

Spotlighting the LGBTQ+ community’s urgent need for increased, equitable access to housing resources. by: Jennifer Rubinshteyn, Legal Intern The Waterfront Project stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in furthering liberation for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Around the world, the month of June is known as Pride month and is dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ identity and commemorating the efforts of LGBTQ+ organizers who have fought and…

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April 17, 2023

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…

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April 17, 2023

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…

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