Fundraiser to Support Displaced Leland House Tenants Set for This Friday, Amid Uncertainty Over Building's Future
A benefit fundraiser is scheduled to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit to support displaced residents of the historic Leland House. The event aims to raise money for those who have been living without electricity and heat since a major electrical failure forced them out of the building over a month ago.
Organizers will collect donations at the door, with suggested amounts ranging from $10 to $20. The funds raised will be split evenly among 27 displaced residents, many of whom are currently staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield, where the city of Detroit is footing the bill for their hotel rooms.
The fundraiser comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the building's future. In a recent report, it was revealed that the owner of Leland House may be sold through an online auction, with court approval required to proceed. This has left many residents worried about the potential consequences for the building and its community.
Displaced resident Daryl Stewart, a 67-year-old artist and percussionist who has lived at the Leland since 2012, expressed his concerns about the situation. "We're sticking together because we still don't know what's going on," he said. "It's expensive out here. Some things are walkable, but not everyone can walk like that. It's like being in another world out here."
Stewart also spoke to the emotional toll of the displacement on residents. "Everybody loved that building. It was home. It was our family." The fundraiser is an opportunity for residents to come together and show their support for one another.
The event will feature a lineup of DJs, including Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez, as well as "dancing for solidarity," which aims to bring the community together through music and movement. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly towards supporting displaced residents.
As the city struggles to provide adequate support for those affected by the electrical failure, this fundraiser serves as a reminder of the importance of community and collective action in times of need.
A benefit fundraiser is scheduled to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit to support displaced residents of the historic Leland House. The event aims to raise money for those who have been living without electricity and heat since a major electrical failure forced them out of the building over a month ago.
Organizers will collect donations at the door, with suggested amounts ranging from $10 to $20. The funds raised will be split evenly among 27 displaced residents, many of whom are currently staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield, where the city of Detroit is footing the bill for their hotel rooms.
The fundraiser comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the building's future. In a recent report, it was revealed that the owner of Leland House may be sold through an online auction, with court approval required to proceed. This has left many residents worried about the potential consequences for the building and its community.
Displaced resident Daryl Stewart, a 67-year-old artist and percussionist who has lived at the Leland since 2012, expressed his concerns about the situation. "We're sticking together because we still don't know what's going on," he said. "It's expensive out here. Some things are walkable, but not everyone can walk like that. It's like being in another world out here."
Stewart also spoke to the emotional toll of the displacement on residents. "Everybody loved that building. It was home. It was our family." The fundraiser is an opportunity for residents to come together and show their support for one another.
The event will feature a lineup of DJs, including Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez, as well as "dancing for solidarity," which aims to bring the community together through music and movement. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly towards supporting displaced residents.
As the city struggles to provide adequate support for those affected by the electrical failure, this fundraiser serves as a reminder of the importance of community and collective action in times of need.
. A fundraiser is a good start, but I wish we could do more... like find a way to keep the building intact or offer some permanent solutions. Maybe this event will bring some attention to the issue and lead to something positive?
! Can't believe people are still without electricity and heat after a month 
. It's crazy that some folks have to resort to walking everywhere or staying in expensive hotels 
. The fact that the building might be sold through an auction is super sketchy 
... like, what even happens next? And poor Daryl Stewart, talking about his 'family' being the Leland House 
. It's amazing how much love and community can come out of something so uncertain 
. The DJ lineup sounds fire 
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. I think it's awesome they're coming together to support each other, though! The DJs lineup sounds lit too 
. I mean, what's the worst that could happen if the building gets sold? More community events like this one might come in handy 
. Someone should probably get those displaced residents into a permanent housing ASAP, tho 
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so like I'm thinking we should do an ASCII art diagram to visualize the situation... 
All this money raised is just gonna be funneled into some admin costs or whatever. And have you seen the prices of hotel rooms in Southfield lately? It's like they're trying to break the bank. I'm all for community support, but let's not forget about the root cause of the problem. 
it's not just about the people who are displaced it's about the whole community that's being torn apart i feel bad for daryl and all the others who have been living there for years they deserve so much better 
i'm definitely planning on attending the fundraiser at Lager House this friday, not just for the music but also to show my solidarity with the displaced residents 
I feel so bad for these people who've been living without heat/electricity for months now. It's crazy that they have to rely on others just to get by. I mean, I know the building is historic and all, but can't we find a way to keep it open for them? The Red Roof Inn might be helping out, but it's no substitute for having their own home 
. And also, I feel bad for Daryl Stewart and all the other residents who are having a tough time right now... it's like, you're already dealing with one major setback (the electrical failure) and then there's this uncertainty about the building's future too 
it's like dey got ppl livin outta electricity & heat 4eva 
what kinda heartless thing is dat?!?! 
they should b takin care of dese ppl first, not makin dem fight over a roof over dere heads 
let's get behind dese displaced residents & show 'em some love 
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! I feel terrible for these guys who've been living without heat and electricity for months... it's like they're being forced to survive in some kind of real-life video game 
. I hope the DJ lineup is lit though - nothing like a good beat to lift your spirits, you know? 
... and all because one building had a little electrical issue 
it's like our lives r on hold 4eva... anyway, im so proud of daryl stewart for speaking up 
and organizing this fundraiser 
coffee black is my fave btw! cant wait to get my dancing shoes ready & show some love 2 our displaced neighbors 
. The fact that the owner might be sold through an online auction is just, like, soooo concerning 
. what's up with this online auction too? do they even know who's bidding on the property? 
. I mean, on one hand, we're trying to raise money for people who've been displaced from their homes because of a faulty electrical system. That's not right, in my book. But on the other hand, the city's already footing the bill for those residents' hotel rooms at the Red Roof Inn 
. That's just a recipe for disaster. What happens to all those residents who have been living there for years? They deserve some stability and security, not some random auctioneer deciding their fate 
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. We need real leadership and real action from our city officials to fix this mess