This fundraiser is for Lupe, our beloved resident of Elysian Heights for over 60 years. She is being evicted from her home because the house her family owned was recently sold. There's a huge backstory, but due to complications with the Will, Lupe is not included as one of the beneficiaries to receive a payout from sale. Between all of these complexities, and on top of living with disabilities, this is a huge amount of stress. I'm calling on community to contribute any little bit towards supporting Lupe with some financial relief as she prepares for this epic transition. Packing up her entire life, saying goodbye to her childhood home, the home her children then grew up in, and doing this post Covid, it's a lot. If we can come together and offer just a little bit of support, I know Lupe would be so incredible touched, and beyond the money, just feeling the support of community means so much. Thank you all, together we can help Lupe get back on her feet <3

UPDATE - Jan 30, 2024

After a long court battle which is planning to be appealed if the judge allows it, Lupe Breard is being evicted and is struggling financially and dealing with health issues. Her case regarding housing was mishandled and all of her evidence was not included. I've witnessed Lupe advocating for herself and her home that she grew up in for the past 65 years and at most every turn being failed by our system. Disability assistance can take years for acceptance and Lupe is one of many on that list. Low income, technology illiteracy, the housing crisis, lack of family support, health issues - these are some of the obstacles that Lupe and so many are dealing with. With cooperative economics, we have a chance to be in spirit with the commitment to the practice of shared economic and resource responsibility which includes caring for our elders and those who are not able bodied. Please today, if you can share this and call upon community support to go to this link and donate on the gofundme, if you have anything to give, anything is so very much appreciated.

Read more about this Historical Home - https://www.change.org/p/save-historical-property-in-echo-park