Residents of the Fallen Angels encampment in Lansing have less than one week to relocate after a settlement was reached between the City of Lansing and JAJ Properties, ending a months-long legal battle over the property.
- Residents of the Fallen Angels encampment in Lansing must vacate the property by December 22 following a settlement between the city and JAJ Properties.
- The City of Lansing will provide six weeks of temporary emergency shelter and transportation to help residents relocate.
- Encampment residents say the community has existed for years and are concerned about losing the support system they’ve built.
- Many worry that permanent housing will not be available after the temporary shelter period ends, potentially leaving them homeless again.
WATCH: Lansing reaches a deal, resulting in the clearing of the Fallen Angels Encampment
Lansing reaches a deal, resulting in the clearing of the Fallen Angels Encampment
For many who live at the encampment, the news is emotional. Terry Young, who has lived in a tent at the site for about five months, says the community formed there has become like a family.
“I hate that we have to go because most of us here are like family,” Young said.
While Young’s time at the encampment is relatively recent, others like Anthony Vincent say the community has existed for years.
Now, that chapter is now coming to an end…