Housing Is a
Human Right.
We are a free legal center founded in Hudson County, New Jersey. Since 2013, we have stood at the intersection of justice and home.
We are a free legal center founded in Hudson County, New Jersey. Since 2013, we have stood at the intersection of justice and home.
"We believe that a stable home is the foundation of a dignified life. Our mission is to ensure that access to justice is not a privilege of the few, but a protected right for every resident of Hudson County."
The Waterfront Project began in 2013 as a small legal clinic responding to the housing crisis in Hudson County. What started as a focused response to a local emergency has evolved into a leading nonprofit providing free legal services and housing counseling to thousands across the region.
Our team of attorneys and advocates helps people fight evictions, avoid foreclosure, and stay safely housed—all at no cost. Through year-round outreach and partnerships, we empower those most vulnerable to displacement.
Trusted by residents and rooted in justice, WFP protects housing rights and promotes stability—one client, one family, one home at a time. We provide HUD-certified housing counseling and civil legal services to low-and moderate-income families.
Hudson County and neighboring New Jersey areas.
Executive Director
Legal Director
Deputy Director
Managing Attorney
If you or someone you know is facing housing instability, we are here to provide the legal support necessary to secure a future. Our services are provided at no cost to eligible clients.