We are a group of concerned neighbors raising money in solidarity with, and to support a local youth. This youth is not affiliated with us or with any anti-gentrification group.

In early January, a local El Sereno resident launched an awareness campaign using recently flipped or newly built houses as a platform to bring attention to the issue. The writings read messages such as: "your house raises our rent," and "our neighborhood is not for sale." Their awareness campaign generated a lot of social media circulation, news coverage, and solidarity from neighborhood groups. Eventually the activist was arrested by LAPD and is now dealing with legal expenses way beyond their means as a working person. We are coming together to raise funds to support them.
   
Gentrification is a passive violence against working class people; and so, remaining passive will only further and allow the gentrification process to continue. If you or or anyone you know has had also suffered from the effects of gentrification such as rising rents, evictions, harassment from landlords or real estate agents, please donate here or Venmo at @local_artist_legal_support.

Thank You.