Why Are Domestic Violence Victims Forced Into Unsafe Shelter In Hoboken ? We Demand Accountability From Local Officials
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when communities nationwide honor survivors and raise awareness. Yet here in Hoboken, domestic violence victims from Hoboken, Jersey City and Bayonne are being placed in the Hoboken Shelter – a facility that is not a licensed residential shelter or domestic violence shelter and lacks proper accomodations. A […]
Local Fundraiser for Hoboken Shelter STOPPED Due to Safety and Management Concerns
A recent Go Fund Me Fundraiser organized by local Eagle Scouts to support Hoboken Shelter has been halted after alarming concerns were raised about the shelters management and promotional practices. Concerns surfaced when it was discovered that the shelters publicity materials, Including their Instagram page and Hudson Gives campaign, featured individuals with dangerous criminal backgrounds […]
Plaintiff Alleges Harassment and Obstruction of Justice at Hoboken Shelter
A registered nurse and victim of domestic violence has come forward with serious allegations against Hoboken Shelter and Hoboken Police Department. The plaintiff reports being verbally, physically and sexually harassed and assaulted while seeking refuge at the shelter. Furthermore the shelter is accused of unlawfully evicting the plaintiff without notice and withholding three months of […]
A Shared Spirit of Resolve: Remembering Charlie Wassil and Charlie Kirk
Honoring the courage, leadership and enduring impact of two remarkable individuals who embody the strength and spirit of community in different eras. I grew up in Montrose, New York. Before leaving when I was 15, I became close friends with a remarkable young man named Charlie Wassil. I confided in him about my struggles I […]
Registered Nurse Triumphs Over Hoboken Shelter in Superior Court, Thanks to Reddit Tip
In a dramatic legal victory, a registered nurse and single mother successfully defended herself against Hoboken Shelter in Hudson County Superior Court, following an illegal eviction and a series of alarming health and safety concerns. The nurse, representing herself as a domestic violence victim, left the courthouse elated, marking a significant win for shelter residents’ […]
“I Survived Hoboken Shelter” : Local Artist’s Striking Work Exposes Shelter Crisis, Highlights Jersey City’s Model of Hope
A bold new artwork titled “I Survived Hoboken Shelter” is sparking urgent conversation about the realities facing residents of the Hoboken Shelter. Created by Jersey City artist Enrique Ramirez, the piece features a heart pierced by nails and dripping blood, powerfully symbolizing the pain and sacrifice endured by those seeking refuge. The imagery, reminiscent of […]