Fundraiser Planned to Support Displaced Leland House Residents as Uncertainty Surrounds Their Future
A fundraiser is set to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, aimed at raising money for displaced residents of the historic Leland House. The event will provide a much-needed boost to those affected by a major electrical failure that forced them out of their homes over a month ago.
Organizers plan to collect monetary donations at the door, raffle off prizes, and host information booths, all while encouraging attendees to "dance for solidarity" with entertainment provided by a lineup of DJs. The suggested donation is $10 to $20, and proceeds will be split evenly among 27 displaced residents who are currently staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield.
The city's response to the crisis has been criticized, with many tenants facing added financial strain due to limited access to basic necessities like travel, groceries, and clothes. The evacuation of the building was triggered by a shortage caused by melting ice and snow leaking into the basement, where the electrical system is located.
Despite efforts by the city's Housing & Revitalization Department to support residents, many are still unsure about their future at the Leland House. Some have expressed concerns that the building could suffer structural damage if it remains without electricity for an extended period.
The fundraiser comes after a GoFundMe campaign was launched in early December to support the Leland City Club, a beloved goth-and-techno venue inside the building. However, questions were raised about whether the proceeds went towards paying DTE Energy, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the crisis.
For many residents, including 67-year-old artist and percussionist Daryl Stewart, who has lived at the Leland since 2012, the displacement is a devastating blow. "Everybody loved that building," Stewart says. "It was home. It was our family." He describes the situation as "expensive out here" and notes that some things are walkable, but not everyone can afford to walk.
The fundraiser at the Lager House is designed to directly support displaced residents, with donations collected at the door and split evenly among those affected. The event promises to be a lively celebration of solidarity, with a DJ lineup featuring Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez.
As the Leland House faces an uncertain future, one thing is clear: its residents need our support now more than ever.
A fundraiser is set to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, aimed at raising money for displaced residents of the historic Leland House. The event will provide a much-needed boost to those affected by a major electrical failure that forced them out of their homes over a month ago.
Organizers plan to collect monetary donations at the door, raffle off prizes, and host information booths, all while encouraging attendees to "dance for solidarity" with entertainment provided by a lineup of DJs. The suggested donation is $10 to $20, and proceeds will be split evenly among 27 displaced residents who are currently staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield.
The city's response to the crisis has been criticized, with many tenants facing added financial strain due to limited access to basic necessities like travel, groceries, and clothes. The evacuation of the building was triggered by a shortage caused by melting ice and snow leaking into the basement, where the electrical system is located.
Despite efforts by the city's Housing & Revitalization Department to support residents, many are still unsure about their future at the Leland House. Some have expressed concerns that the building could suffer structural damage if it remains without electricity for an extended period.
The fundraiser comes after a GoFundMe campaign was launched in early December to support the Leland City Club, a beloved goth-and-techno venue inside the building. However, questions were raised about whether the proceeds went towards paying DTE Energy, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the crisis.
For many residents, including 67-year-old artist and percussionist Daryl Stewart, who has lived at the Leland since 2012, the displacement is a devastating blow. "Everybody loved that building," Stewart says. "It was home. It was our family." He describes the situation as "expensive out here" and notes that some things are walkable, but not everyone can afford to walk.
The fundraiser at the Lager House is designed to directly support displaced residents, with donations collected at the door and split evenly among those affected. The event promises to be a lively celebration of solidarity, with a DJ lineup featuring Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez.
As the Leland House faces an uncertain future, one thing is clear: its residents need our support now more than ever.
I think it's really sad that these people are going through this 
. The fact that they're having to rely on a fundraiser just to get by is unacceptable. It's not right that they have to pay $10-20 per person just to attend a dance event and raise some money for themselves 
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. I mean, come on, how hard is it to provide basic necessities like groceries and clothes? It's not rocket science 
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. The fundraiser at the Lager House sounds like a great way to bring everyone together and raise some much-needed cash 
. Let's hope it makes a real difference for these displaced residents 
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. You gotta think about the community, you know? When something like this happens, it's not just about the building or the people in it, it's about how we all come together to support each other. The fundraiser at the Lager House is a great example of that - it's not just about throwing some cash their way, it's about showing up and being present for those who need it.
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I mean, 27 people stuck in a motel for a month? That's just peachy 
. I'm sure the $10-$20 donation at the door is going to cover all their basic needs, like food and clothes 
. It's great that the fundraiser is happening, though - at least we can pretend to care about our city's most...erm...adventurous residents 
. I just hope the DJs don't play any music too loud so they can enjoy their solidarity dance party without a headache 
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This fundraiser at the Lager House is just a Band-Aid on a broken system 
. We need systemic change, not just a bunch of well-intentioned donors showing up on Friday night with their wallets open 
. I'm all for solidarity, but we need to do better than just "dancing for charity" 
. We need to take action and make some real changes 
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... i'm actually considering donating $20... i can imagine how scary it must be for those displaced residents to not know what's going on with their homes and the city's response has been pretty lacking in my opinion... i mean, who wouldn't want to support a community that's already feeling so vulnerable? 
but seriously what's up with this electrical failure tho? like can't they just fix the basement already?! and btw have you guys tried those new vegan pizza places in detroit?
i'm totally obsessed 
. It's also got me thinking about our responsibility as individuals to look out for one another. We can't expect someone else to fix everything for us; we gotta step up and offer a helping hand (or $10 donation 
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. But on a more positive note, it's great that the community is coming together to raise money for them 
It's awesome that they're organizing this fundraiser at the Lager House - maybe it'll bring some hope and excitement to the people who've been through so much 
. Let's keep our fingers crossed that things work out for everyone involved 
The people affected by this crisis are going through so much emotional pain 
. I can only imagine how scary it must be to not know what the future holds for you 
. It's heartbreaking to see them struggling with basic necessities like food and clothes 
. The city should really do more to help 
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. Let's raise some money and get them back on their feet 
. The DJs are going to bring the energy, and it's going to be a night to remember 
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. I've been following this story and it's crazy to think about how they were affected by that electrical failure in the basement... like, who even expects ice and snow to mess with their basement? 
. I mean, I'm all about supporting local businesses & community events, but this fundraiser at the Lager House seems like a great way to bring some life back into the area while ppl are waiting for their future to be sorted out 
That's dedication! Let's hope this fundraiser brings in enough dough to help those residents get back on their feet (literally!) 
The fact that the city's Housing & Revitalization Department is trying to support them is definitely a step in the right direction.
So let's all get behind this fundraiser and show our solidarity with the displaced Leland House residents! We can make a difference, one donation at a time! 
. i hope everyone has a blast at the Lager House event, it'll definitely bring some positivity to the situation 
and the residents are left to deal with the uncertainty. i mean, can't we just get them some permanent housing or something already? 
at least a roof over their heads would make things better, you feel me?