Newsletter - Veris Residential

Pet of the Month

Velvet from Portside at East Pier

Meet Velvet, a stunning black cat with striking eyes and a very particular relationship with flora! While most flowers in her home don't stand a chance against her playful paws, Velvet has developed a surprising respect for orchids. Here she is posing gracefully next to a yellow orchid, proving that even the most mischievous cats can appreciate true beauty when they see it.

Employee Feature

Dorcas "Evy" Heredia

What is your current position with Veris?

Leasing Specialist at The Capstone

How long have you been with the company?

Celebrated two years this summer!

Have you worked at any other locations?

No, I’ve only worked at The Capstone.

What’s your favorite sustainable company initiative?

My favorite initiative has to be the community gardens. This is an awesome program help people be more conscious of what they put in their bodies. With the number of processed foods coming out of supermarkets nowadays, having a garden on the roof for our residents where we can grow fresh vegetables and herbs goes to show we’re more aware. Home grown is way better than store bought—at least the residents where it’s coming from.

This perk is the best part of my tour, announcing we have a garden residents can come pick from whenever they’d like gets the prospects excited.

What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?

I love to take night rides down to the shore and sit by the ocean. There’s something about sitting next to the water that I love, even if it’s just to reflect. I love to swim, but at night I’ll only go knee deep.

What’s the most rewarding part of your role?

The most rewarding part of my role is the amount of excitement on residents’ faces when they pick up the keys to their new home. There’s something about that hug I receive when exchanging keys and how grateful they are for the help that makes me feel amazing for helping someone with such a difficult decision, is rewarding in itself.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to South America. I’ve always wanted to go to Carnival in Brazil because I love to dance and have a good time. I love the way they dance Samba! I would also travel across the contintent to Colombia, Ecuador, Chile and Venezuela—just to name a few. I’ve always been curious how other cultures live so I love to visit the locals when I’m in a different country.

Philanthropy Corner

Summer School Supply Drive Results!

This summer's school supply drive showcased the incredible spirit of our Veris communities. Residents and team members came together to collect over 200 backpacks and thousands of additional school supplies—filling eight 56-gallon totes with donations. The majority of supplies, including 175 backpacks, were delivered to Camden Street School in Newark, with additional donations supporting Arlington Elementary and Middle Schools in Massachusetts. From pencils and notebooks to crayons and hand sanitizer, the overwhelming response demonstrates our residents' commitment to supporting local students and ensuring they have the tools needed for academic success. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Featured Partner Promotion

Piers Laine

Convenient, affordable in-home manicures, pedicures and massages. Available to Jersey City and Port Imperial communities only.

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Recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Veris is honored to partner with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the fourth consecutive year. St. Jude fights childhood cancer and other catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, families who are part of their program never receive a bill from St. Jude for their child's treatment, travel, housing or food. In the lead-up to last year's St. Jude 5K Walk/Run our communities contributed an additional $60,000 to our annual corporate donation. We invite you to donate below or attend this year's event at Rockefeller Park at the Battery Park City Authority on Sunday, September 14, 2025, or at the Boston Common on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Property Spotlight

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Award-Winning Mexican Restaurant Coming to Haus25

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Resident Newsletter

Velvet from Portside at East Pier

Summer School Supply Drive Results!

Piers Laine

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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