Stand with Li’l Abner: Protect Our Community
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"Stand with Li’l Abner Families: Fight Evictions and Support
Our Community"
*Campaign Summary*
Residents of Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park in Sweetwater, Florida, are facing eviction as the property owner prepares to sell the land for redevelopment. Families are being offered an incentive of $14,000 to leave before January, but this amount drops by half every few months, creating immense pressure to vacate homes during the holidays.
Many residents, including the elderly, the sick, and families with no other housing options, are being forced to choose between accepting insufficient compensation or losing everything. To make matters worse, most of the mobile homes cannot be relocated due to age or condition, leaving residents at risk of abandonment and financial ruin.
We need your help to fight for fairness, dignity, and time to navigate this crisis.
*What We Are Fighting For*
*Fair Relocation Assistance:* The incentives offered do not reflect the true costs of moving or replacing homes that cannot be relocated. We demand proper compensation for every family impacted.
*Current Offer:* $14,000 for residents leaving before January, with the amount decreasing significantly every few months.
*Extended Timeline:* Families need more time to find new housing, especially during the holiday season, when affordable options are limited.
*Support for Vulnerable Residents:* Many residents, including the elderly and sick, require additional resources and support to relocate safely.
*Community Advocacy:* Engage with property owners, developers, and local officials to find humane solutions that protect our community during this challenging time.
*How the Funds Will Be Used*
*Legal Representation:* Secure an attorney to file a potential class-action lawsuit and ensure residents’ rights are upheld.
*Court Fees and Expert Testimony:* Cover costs for filing the lawsuit and hiring experts to demonstrate the financial and logistical hardships of these evictions.
*Advocacy and Outreach:* Fund public awareness campaigns and outreach efforts to rally support from the broader community and local officials.
*Emergency Assistance:* Provide direct support to families most at risk, ensuring they have resources to navigate this crisis.
*Goal*
We are seeking to raise at minimum $30,000 in funds to support legal action, advocacy efforts, and emergency aid for residents of Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park.
*Why Your Help Matters*
This eviction process disproportionately impacts those who can least afford it—families, the elderly, and the sick—forcing them to make impossible choices during the holidays. By contributing to this campaign, you are helping us stand up for fairness and fight for the basic rights of our community.
*Goal:* Raise $20,000 to:
Support Current Advocacy Efforts: Provide legal, advocacy, and immediate assistance for the residents of Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park.
Breakdown of the $20,000
1. Advocacy and Legal Support for Current Residents: $10,000 (50%)
Focus: Fight against unjust evictions and advocate for fair treatment of Li’l Abner residents.
Uses:
Legal Fees: Retain attorneys to explore extensions, compensation negotiations, and legal challenges.
Public Advocacy: Campaign to raise awareness and build support from local and state officials.
Resident Resources: Provide education on rights, tenant laws, and options for vulnerable residents.
Impact: Protect the community from displacement and ensure their voices are heard.
2. Immediate Emergency Fund: $10,000 (50%)
Focus: Address urgent needs for vulnerable residents at Li’l Abner who cannot wait for long-term solutions.
Uses:
Emergency grants (e.g., $500–$1,000) for residents facing severe hardships.
Transportation, medical, or temporary housing support for families and elderly residents.
Impact: Provide quick relief while working on larger advocacy goals.
*Together, we can ensure no one is left behind.*
Donate today and share this campaign to help us protect the residents of Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park. Every contribution brings us closer to justice and hope for our neighbors.
Some News Articles of our Plight:
Fundraising team: Lil Abner Community Outreach (2)
Sergio Zamora
Organizer
Miami, FL
Exalted Lord
Team member
Oscar Alvarez
Team member