Fundraiser Planned for 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 organizers collecting donations and raffle prizes to support displaced residents of the historic Leland House. The fundraiser comes after a major electrical failure forced tenants out of the building over a month ago.
Twenty-seven residents are receiving financial support from the event, which will feature DJs and entertainment options such as dancing for solidarity. Organizers have emphasized that all donations collected at the door will be split evenly among the affected residents, with suggested contributions ranging from $10 to $20.
The Leland House has been facing uncertainty over its future after a fire marshal ordered an evacuation due to electrical issues. The building's owner is reportedly planning to sell it through an online auction process, with court approval required for the sale. However, this move has added to the tension and stress faced by displaced residents.
Many tenants are staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield while awaiting answers about their future living situation. Some have expressed concerns over their ability to access basic necessities such as food and clothing due to limited options near the hotel.
Artist Daryl Stewart, who has lived at the Leland House since 2012, highlighted the emotional impact of the displacement on residents. "It's like being in another world out here," he said, describing how some areas are walkable while others require lengthy commutes.
Stewart and other displaced tenants still have no idea what the future holds for the Leland House, with concerns about potential structural damage to the building due to prolonged absence from electricity. The situation has put additional financial strain on residents, who now need money for basic needs such as travel and groceries.
The charity event is a separate initiative from an ongoing GoFundMe campaign launched in early December to support the Leland City Club, a popular goth-and-techno venue within the building. However, questions have been raised about whether some funds were directed towards paying DTE Energy rather than supporting the club.
With the fundraiser set to take place this Friday at the Lager House, organizers are urging community members to attend and show their support for displaced Leland House residents.
A charity event is set to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, with organizers collecting donations and raffle prizes to support displaced residents of the historic Leland House. The fundraiser comes after a major electrical failure forced tenants out of the building over a month ago.
Twenty-seven residents are receiving financial support from the event, which will feature DJs and entertainment options such as dancing for solidarity. Organizers have emphasized that all donations collected at the door will be split evenly among the affected residents, with suggested contributions ranging from $10 to $20.
The Leland House has been facing uncertainty over its future after a fire marshal ordered an evacuation due to electrical issues. The building's owner is reportedly planning to sell it through an online auction process, with court approval required for the sale. However, this move has added to the tension and stress faced by displaced residents.
Many tenants are staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield while awaiting answers about their future living situation. Some have expressed concerns over their ability to access basic necessities such as food and clothing due to limited options near the hotel.
Artist Daryl Stewart, who has lived at the Leland House since 2012, highlighted the emotional impact of the displacement on residents. "It's like being in another world out here," he said, describing how some areas are walkable while others require lengthy commutes.
Stewart and other displaced tenants still have no idea what the future holds for the Leland House, with concerns about potential structural damage to the building due to prolonged absence from electricity. The situation has put additional financial strain on residents, who now need money for basic needs such as travel and groceries.
The charity event is a separate initiative from an ongoing GoFundMe campaign launched in early December to support the Leland City Club, a popular goth-and-techno venue within the building. However, questions have been raised about whether some funds were directed towards paying DTE Energy rather than supporting the club.
With the fundraiser set to take place this Friday at the Lager House, organizers are urging community members to attend and show their support for displaced Leland House residents.
. They're struggling so much already, and now they're facing uncertainty about where they'll live 
. I feel like there should be more we can do to help them out 
. The fact that the building's owner is selling it through an auction process is just cruel 
. Those people need a safe place to call home, not some bidding war 
. And what really gets me is that they have to worry about basic necessities like food and clothing 
. It's just heartbreaking 
.
I'm so sorry to hear that the Leland House tenants are going through this. It's like they're living in limbo, not knowing what's gonna happen with their homes. 
The fact that some folks have to commute for ages just to get basic necessities is super stressful. 
Can't wait to see how it all goes down on Friday! 
some r staying @ red roof inn but its like they're not even home 
it just makes me wanna do more 2 help 'em out 
. Like, can't we just raise some $$$ to help them out already 
...and btw, is that a Red Roof Inn in Southfield? 
those ppl gotta be stressed, travelin' everywhere for basic needs 
. Can we get some updates on the auction process tho? Like, what's good with sellin' a historic building 2 strangers? 
. Anyways, I'm def comin' to that charity event this Friday 
... they're struggling already w/ finding basic necessities like food & clothes, now they gotta deal w/ no electricity & not even knowing if they'll get to stay in their homes anymore 
It sounds too convenient. And what's up with the owner selling it through an online auction process without even talking to the tenants first? That's not how you handle a situation like this... There gotta be more to it than meets the eye 
. I'm definitely gonna be there at the fundraiser, but I'll be keeping my eyes open for any suspicious activity 
.
They have these crazy rich broths that just melt in your mouth... anyway, back to the Leland House thing. It's crazy how a bunch of people can lose their homes over something as mundane as electrical issues 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, safety is important and all that jazz, but it's just not fair to these people who are already struggling. Like, what even is DTE Energy again?