Abe Needs Power and Help to Avoid Homelessness

Sept. 2022 Update: Thanks to everyone who donated to help keep Abe cool. He now has basic solar and battery to run a fan and light, and to charge his phone. We had an attempted break-in, but they only reached through the windows and stole flashlights. During extreme heat, we find him alternative shelter. He continues to create his creatures, and we maintain his Instagram: @abedelacerdafolkart

Mojaveland artist and longtime desert dweller Abe Delacerda was evicted from his home in April 2022--it was sold to a developer. Abe had lived there as roommate and caretaker to the owner for 20 years. On a fixed income, with no rental or credit history, he couldn't find housing in a rental market that is mainly vacation housing.

Abe is living temporarily in the Cowboy Dressing Room at Mojaveland, which has no power or water. We want to install a small RV solar system on the trailer roof to give him power to run a fan and charge his phone at night. It is already getting hot in the 29 Palms.

Goal: $2000:

$1400 equipment (solar panels, controller, inverter, batteries, wiring, outlet)

$600 installation

Documentary about Abe:

“King of Dinoland"

Mojaveland is fiscally sponsored by Arts Connection - the Arts Council of San Bernardino County.

With this partnership, your donation and support is tax-deductible.

Arts Connection is a 501(c)(3) organization Tax ID # 46-3088038

Thank you for your support.

Anna Stump, Mojaveland