Fundraiser to Support Displaced Leland House Tenants as Uncertainty Surrounds Building's Future
A community fundraiser is set to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, aimed at supporting displaced residents of the iconic Leland House. The event will raise money for the 27 tenants who have been left without a home after a major electrical failure forced their evacuation over a month ago.
The fundraiser will feature live music performances by various DJs, including Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez, as well as an opportunity to make donations at the door. Organizers plan to split the proceeds evenly among the displaced residents.
Many of the tenants are currently staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield, where the city is footing the bill for their hotel rooms. However, this support comes with a significant financial burden, and many residents are struggling to access basic necessities such as groceries and clothing due to the lack of transportation options and limited local stores.
The displacement has also taken a toll on the residents emotionally, who are still uncertain about what the future holds for the building they once called home. Daryl Stewart, a 67-year-old artist and percussionist who has lived at the Leland House since 2012, described the experience as "really hard" and expressed concerns that the building could suffer structural damage without electricity.
The city's fire marshal had ordered a mandatory evacuation of the 20-story building following a major electrical malfunction, which left residents without heat, lights, or elevators. The Detroit Edison company attributed the outage to customer-owned equipment and claimed that repairs would be made once the building owner ensured the property was safe.
However, since the evacuation, the Leland House has faced additional challenges, including vandalism and theft of historic artifacts. The situation remains uncertain, with some reports suggesting that the building may be sold through an online auction, pending court approval.
As the residents continue to wait for answers about their future, a fundraiser at the Lager House aims to provide them with financial support during this difficult time.
A community fundraiser is set to take place this Friday at the Lager House in Detroit, aimed at supporting displaced residents of the iconic Leland House. The event will raise money for the 27 tenants who have been left without a home after a major electrical failure forced their evacuation over a month ago.
The fundraiser will feature live music performances by various DJs, including Coffee Black, Nova Blu, Something Blue, Big Joe Hix, and Mizz Chavez, as well as an opportunity to make donations at the door. Organizers plan to split the proceeds evenly among the displaced residents.
Many of the tenants are currently staying at the Red Roof Inn in Southfield, where the city is footing the bill for their hotel rooms. However, this support comes with a significant financial burden, and many residents are struggling to access basic necessities such as groceries and clothing due to the lack of transportation options and limited local stores.
The displacement has also taken a toll on the residents emotionally, who are still uncertain about what the future holds for the building they once called home. Daryl Stewart, a 67-year-old artist and percussionist who has lived at the Leland House since 2012, described the experience as "really hard" and expressed concerns that the building could suffer structural damage without electricity.
The city's fire marshal had ordered a mandatory evacuation of the 20-story building following a major electrical malfunction, which left residents without heat, lights, or elevators. The Detroit Edison company attributed the outage to customer-owned equipment and claimed that repairs would be made once the building owner ensured the property was safe.
However, since the evacuation, the Leland House has faced additional challenges, including vandalism and theft of historic artifacts. The situation remains uncertain, with some reports suggesting that the building may be sold through an online auction, pending court approval.
As the residents continue to wait for answers about their future, a fundraiser at the Lager House aims to provide them with financial support during this difficult time.
they're stuck in temporary accommodations without access to basic stuff like food and clothes 
it's just not right. I mean, we're talking about a 20-story building with 27 residents, all affected by the electrical failure... what are the city & Detroit Edison doing? 
those tenants need more than just financial support - they need answers about their future. Will the building be fixed? Will they get to come back home?
representing the Leland House tenants. Each box has a light bulb (electricity) that's been knocked out 
but without a clear plan for repair or replacement... it's just not a good look 
. Like, they're already struggling to access basic stuff because of lack of transport and all, but now they're stuck in a hotel with no idea when they'll get their place back 
. And what really gets me is that the city's fire marshal just ordered an evacuation without even checking if the building was structurally sound 
. It's like they're treating those tenants like nothing more than furniture 
. Anyway, kudos to the folks organizing this fundraiser at the Lager House - at least they're trying to help out 
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& now his home is literally being auctioned off thru court approval? 
what's gonna happen 2 them & their art? 
. The emotional toll on these residents is also significant, and it's heartening to see efforts being made by the community to provide them with some much-needed support.
. Leland House tenants been left in the dark since that electrical failure over a month ago and now they're struggling to access basic stuff like groceries... it's just not right 
. I mean, what's next? The Red Roof Inn is basically their home now and it's not exactly luxurious living conditions 
. And to make matters worse, the building could be sold through an online auction without any say from the residents... totally unacceptable 
. Someone needs to get some answers for these people ASAP 
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Let's hope the music brings everyone together and helps raise some serious cash for those displaced residents. And can we please take care of our city's infrastructure? It's not right that they're being left without heat or elevators... anyway, I'll be donating to the cause this Friday - who else is in? 
i heard there's even vandalism happening at the building which is just heartbreaking 
. I mean, can you even imagine? The city's fire marshal had to evacuate them because of a customer-owned piece of equipment... like, what?! 
And now they're stuck at this Red Roof Inn and struggling to access basic stuff... it's just not fair 
. A fundraiser with DJs and donations sounds like a blast! 
Plus, the organizers are splitting the proceeds evenly among the tenants, so they'll get some direct support 
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And the fact that there's gonna be live music and all that jazz is gonna make the event a rad time! 
But at the same time, I'm also kinda worried about the whole situation... like, what if the city can't get the building fixed in time? What if they sell it to some random person who doesn't care about the history or anything? 
And then there's the fact that the tenants are still struggling to access basic necessities - it's like, come on, city! Get with the program! 
It feels like the city is just passing the buck without addressing the root issues. And let's not forget, the building itself might be sold through an auction - that's just gonna add more uncertainty for these people... it's like they're living in a bad movie 
Let's get behind these amazing artists, musicians, and performers who call the Leland House home 
! 27 people's lives are being affected and we can all make a difference 
. can't imagine living in that situation for so long 
. we gotta make sure the Leland House gets back on its feet 
. And on top of that, there's all these other issues like vandalism and theft of their own art and history 
.
can't wait to donate some cash and help raise awareness for these amazing people 
so yeah, i think dis fundraiser at da lager house is a great idea 
. It's been over a month since they got kicked out and it's still not clear if anyone's gonna own that building next week. Like, what even is going on? The DJs playing at this fundraiser are gonna be great, but let's get the residents some real help first