Fundraiser Planned to Support Displaced Leland House Tenants as Uncertainty Surrounds Building's Future
A fundraiser is scheduled for this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, with all proceeds going directly towards supporting 27 displaced residents of the historic Leland House. The event aims to provide financial assistance to those who have been left without a home due to a major electrical failure that forced them out of their building more than a month ago.
The displacement has caused significant distress for many tenants, including 67-year-old artist and percussionist Daryl Stewart, who has lived at the Leland House since 2012. Stewart expressed his concern about the lack of clarity surrounding the future of the building, stating that residents are still unsure if they will ever be able to return.
"The uncertainty has put added financial strain on us," Stewart said. "We need money for basic necessities like travel, groceries, and clothes. It's been really hard."
The fundraiser will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Lager House, with a suggested donation of $10 to $20 per person. Organizers plan to collect monetary donations at the door, raffle off prizes, host information booths, and encourage "dancing for solidarity" with entertainment provided by a lineup of DJs.
Many displaced residents are currently staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield, where the city is paying for hotel rooms. The displacement has also had emotional consequences for Stewart, who described the Leland House as his home and family.
"It's expensive out here," Stewart said. "Some things are walkable, but not everyone can walk like that. It's like being in another world out here."
The fundraiser comes after a series of incidents involving the building, including a recent break-in at the vacant diner attached to Leland and the theft of historic artifacts from the property.
While some speculate that the building may be sold through an online auction, with court approval required for the sale, Stewart expressed his concern about the potential structural damage to the building if it remains without electricity.
"We still have no idea what's next," Stewart said. "We worry that the building could suffer damage as it sits without electricity."
The fundraiser is separate from a GoFundMe campaign launched in early December to support the Leland City Club, which has drawn scrutiny over its handling of funds. The new event aims to provide direct support to displaced residents and offers an opportunity for the community to come together and show their solidarity.
The DJ lineup at the fundraiser includes Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez, ensuring a lively atmosphere that will help raise vital funds for those in need.
A fundraiser is scheduled for this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, with all proceeds going directly towards supporting 27 displaced residents of the historic Leland House. The event aims to provide financial assistance to those who have been left without a home due to a major electrical failure that forced them out of their building more than a month ago.
The displacement has caused significant distress for many tenants, including 67-year-old artist and percussionist Daryl Stewart, who has lived at the Leland House since 2012. Stewart expressed his concern about the lack of clarity surrounding the future of the building, stating that residents are still unsure if they will ever be able to return.
"The uncertainty has put added financial strain on us," Stewart said. "We need money for basic necessities like travel, groceries, and clothes. It's been really hard."
The fundraiser will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Lager House, with a suggested donation of $10 to $20 per person. Organizers plan to collect monetary donations at the door, raffle off prizes, host information booths, and encourage "dancing for solidarity" with entertainment provided by a lineup of DJs.
Many displaced residents are currently staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield, where the city is paying for hotel rooms. The displacement has also had emotional consequences for Stewart, who described the Leland House as his home and family.
"It's expensive out here," Stewart said. "Some things are walkable, but not everyone can walk like that. It's like being in another world out here."
The fundraiser comes after a series of incidents involving the building, including a recent break-in at the vacant diner attached to Leland and the theft of historic artifacts from the property.
While some speculate that the building may be sold through an online auction, with court approval required for the sale, Stewart expressed his concern about the potential structural damage to the building if it remains without electricity.
"We still have no idea what's next," Stewart said. "We worry that the building could suffer damage as it sits without electricity."
The fundraiser is separate from a GoFundMe campaign launched in early December to support the Leland City Club, which has drawn scrutiny over its handling of funds. The new event aims to provide direct support to displaced residents and offers an opportunity for the community to come together and show their solidarity.
The DJ lineup at the fundraiser includes Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez, ensuring a lively atmosphere that will help raise vital funds for those in need.
. It's crazy how things can just spiral out of control like this. I mean, 27 families displaced because of a technical issue? That's just not right 
. And to make matters worse, they don't even know what's going to happen with the building next... that's really unsettling 
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. I love that there are going to be DJs playing and raffles too - it'll definitely create a fun atmosphere that will draw people in. And, you know, $10-$20 suggested donation is pretty reasonable considering what they're going through 
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. I mean, that just adds more uncertainty and stress for these families who are already dealing with so much.
. I'm sure this fundraiser will make a real difference to the displaced residents at Leland House 
It's really sad to hear about the Leland House tenants who got kicked out due to an electrical failure 
. The lack of clarity on the building's future is stressing them out, and it's not just about finding a new place to live, but also accessing basic necessities like groceries and clothes 
. A fundraiser at the Lager House this Friday seems like a great way for the community to come together and support these people in need 
. The DJ lineup looks fun too! 
I hope they raise enough money to help the displaced residents with their travel expenses, hotel rooms, and whatever else they need 
. This situation at the Leland House is like a big ol' curveball - one minute they're living their best lives, next thing you know, they're homeless and scrambling to make ends meet. It's like the old saying goes "the way out of life is through life", so let's all come together and show some love to these displaced folks 
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. The fact that they had to evacuate due to an electrical issue is bad enough, but now they're stuck in limbo with no end in sight 
. I hope this event brings in some serious dough and gets these residents back on their feet 
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. DJ lineup is fire 
, Coffee Black and Mizz Chavez should bring most crowd 
. Leland House has history and people love it 
27 people stuck without homes cuz some electrical issue at the Leland House 
and $10 to $20 per person for the fundraiser sounds like an absolute steal, right? 
all that money could go towards fixing the building or providing actual support to those displaced... fingers crossed 
. I mean, 27 people just uprooted their lives like that? And now they gotta worry about findin' a new place to stay and payin' for travel and groceries? It's just not right. And what's with all these fundraising events? Can't we just get the city to step in and help already? I mean, I know some people think the building might be sold online or somethin', but that just seems like a recipe for disaster 
also, i hope the fundraiser is successful and helps them get back on their feet soon 
The displacement of Leland House tenants is heartbreaking, but it's inspiring to see the community come together to support them. A fundraiser at the Lager House on Friday can be a great start, and I hope everyone has a fantastic time dancing for solidarity! 
. Is it just a suggested donation or are they expecting people to pay up? Also, isn't there already a GoFundMe campaign for the Leland City Club? Why's another event popping up? Shouldn't we know more about how the funds from both campaigns will be used?
. He's an artist and a percussionist, but I guess that doesn't matter right now. What matters is that he needs help to get back on his feet. That $10-$20 donation at the fundraiser might seem small, but it could really make a difference for someone like him. 
