Fundraiser to Support Displaced Leland House Tenants as Uncertainty Persists Over Building's Future
A charity event is set to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, with the aim of raising funds for displaced tenants of the historic Leland House. The event will see monetary donations collected at the door, a raffle for prizes, information booths, and a dance party featuring DJs.
The fundraiser comes as uncertainty lingers over the building's future, following a major electrical failure that forced residents out of their homes. Many are still living in temporary accommodation, with the city providing hotel rooms to those affected. However, the lack of clear answers has added financial strain on tenants, with many struggling to afford basic necessities.
Daryl Stewart, a 67-year-old resident who has lived at the Leland since 2012, said that residents plan to attend the fundraiser and expressed their desire for clarity over what lies ahead. "We're sticking together because we still don't know what's going on," he said. The displacement has also taken an emotional toll, with Stewart describing it as "difficult" and stating that the building held a special place in his heart.
The city of Detroit is facing criticism for its handling of the situation, with some accusing it of not doing enough to support residents. In recent weeks, there have been incidents of vandalism at the vacant diner attached to Leland, including a broken window and stolen historic artifacts.
Organizers of the fundraiser are keen to emphasize that all proceeds will go directly to supporting displaced residents, with donations split evenly among 27 tenants. The event promises an entertaining night, with DJs Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez set to perform.
A charity event is set to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, with the aim of raising funds for displaced tenants of the historic Leland House. The event will see monetary donations collected at the door, a raffle for prizes, information booths, and a dance party featuring DJs.
The fundraiser comes as uncertainty lingers over the building's future, following a major electrical failure that forced residents out of their homes. Many are still living in temporary accommodation, with the city providing hotel rooms to those affected. However, the lack of clear answers has added financial strain on tenants, with many struggling to afford basic necessities.
Daryl Stewart, a 67-year-old resident who has lived at the Leland since 2012, said that residents plan to attend the fundraiser and expressed their desire for clarity over what lies ahead. "We're sticking together because we still don't know what's going on," he said. The displacement has also taken an emotional toll, with Stewart describing it as "difficult" and stating that the building held a special place in his heart.
The city of Detroit is facing criticism for its handling of the situation, with some accusing it of not doing enough to support residents. In recent weeks, there have been incidents of vandalism at the vacant diner attached to Leland, including a broken window and stolen historic artifacts.
Organizers of the fundraiser are keen to emphasize that all proceeds will go directly to supporting displaced residents, with donations split evenly among 27 tenants. The event promises an entertaining night, with DJs Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez set to perform.
theyve been thru so much already & u just find out theres this uncertainty loomin over them like whats next? ill def be at the fundraiser on friday dont know how else im gonna help 
at least we can all chip in some cash 27 ppl deserves our support 
The fact that the city's handling of this situation is getting criticized from all sides just makes me wanna scream 
. But hey, at least we can show our support and help those displaced tenants get some much-needed cash 
. I'm all about supporting local events like this, especially when it comes to giving back to the community 
. And can I just say that the DJs lineup looks 
! Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue... I'm gonna be there for sure to dance the night away and give those residents some much-needed cheer 
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. I mean, who doesn't want to know what's going to happen next? The city needs to step up their game and provide some answers 
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. Not only is it heartbreaking to see historic artifacts being stolen, but it's also a reflection of the uncertainty and frustration that's gripping this community 
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. It's not just about finding someone new to live in, it's about preserving history and community.