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Money Management Workshop
To be financially literate is to know how to manage your money. In this workshop, you will learn how to pay your bills, how to save money, and how to create a personalized budget.
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Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know
Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know For many Hudson County homeowners, owning a home is an important part of building financial stability and putting down roots in the community. But when mortgage payments become difficult to manage, homeowners can quickly find themselves facing a complicated and stressful foreclosure process. Foreclosure remains an…
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Budgeting and Financial Wellness Workshop
Join us in this interactive workshop and learn how to create a monthly budget, prioritize bills, understanding needs vs. wants, and more with a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor!
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Virtual Book Club + Author Spotlight
Evicted: A Community Conversation Virtual Author Spotlight with Matthew Desmond Join The Waterfront Project for our virtual book club event, an open conversation with Matthew Desmond, Princeton sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Zoom link will be sent to the provided email address after ticket purchase. Every…
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Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
Finding affordable housing can feel overwhelming, especially when opportunities are spread across different websites, developments, and application processes. That is why knowing where to look is an important first step. For this month’s Housing Resource of the Month, we’re highlighting Jersey City’s affordable housing resources and its online portal, which brings information about available affordable…
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Vaguely Literary Comedy: A Benefit for The Waterfront Project
Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival Presents: Vaguely Literary Comedy brings writers and comedians together for a night of sharp stories, odd ideas, and unexpected laughter ðŸŽ. Your ticket supports The Waterfront Project’s work providing free legal help and housing counseling to neighbors facing eviction, foreclosure, or unsafe living conditions. By joining us 📚, you help our…
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Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
In communities like Hudson County, where housing costs remain high, affordable housing opportunities can provide an important path toward stability. But finding an available apartment is only the first step. Residents must also know where to look, how to determine whether they qualify, and how to successfully navigate the application process. As Jersey City continues…
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$50,00 Settlement Secures Stability for Jersey city tenants
Written by Beryl Dayton, Managing Attorney at The Waterfront Project Our clients are longtime tenants of a 16-unit building in Jersey City. They got behind on their rent right before the pandemic, when one of the clients was injured and needed to file a worker’s comp case. The landlord filed a DC case (not an…
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Addressing Recent Housing News: Jersey City Strengthens Rent Control Enforcement
Addressing Recent Housing News: Jersey City Strengthens Rent Control Enforcement On September 30, the Jersey City Council unanimously passed two ordinances to strengthen rent control enforcement and increase transparency for tenants. A third ordinance, which would clarify exemptions under state rent control law, was sent back to first reading for further review. These steps mark…
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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…
Recent Posts
- Client Success Story: Default Judgment Vacated and Case Dismissed
- Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know
- Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
- Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
- Don’t Ignore Court Notices: Why Responding Can Protect Your Rights
