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April is fair housing month – know your rights as a tenant
April is Fair Housing Month – Know Your Rights As A Tenant Written By Stefany Perez, HUD – Certified Housing Counselor April is recognized nationwide as Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the importance of equal access to housing and to ensure that every individual and family has the opportunity to live in…
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Addressing Recent Housing News in Newark, New Jersey: What a 30% Drop in Unsheltered Homelessness Means for Housing Justice
Addressing Recent Housing News in Newark, New Jersey: What a 30% Drop in Unsheltered Homelessness for Housing Justice In a moment of deep housing insecurity across New Jersey, one story stands out as a beacon of hope: Newark has reduced unsheltered homelessness by more than 30% in just four years. This achievement, led by the…
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Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month March 2025 To honor Women’s History Month, we would like to highlight some of our incredible Women Leaders within our organization. Introducing Kayla Zimmer, the Deputy Director of The Waterfront Project “I love working for The Waterfront Project because it is a women-led organization that leads with their hearts and have lived…
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Client Success Story: Final Restraining Order Granted
Client Success Story: Final Restraining Order Granted By Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director at The Waterfront Project In this domestic violence case, we successfully obtained a Final Restraining Order protecting our client from her former partner, whom the court found had assaulted her on multiple occasions, resulting in “horrific injuries.” The order prohibits our client’s abuser…
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New HUD Regulations: A Step Towards Fair Housing for All
At The Waterfront Project, Inc., we believe that housing is a fundamental human right, and the backbone of stability and opportunity in our lives. That’s why we are encouraged by the recent proposal from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to amend regulations that have long prevented many individuals with conviction histories…
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