GoFundMe, wildfires

GoFundMe campaigns raise more than $100M for LA wildfire victims — as site protects against vile scams
More than $100 million has been donated to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires through GoFundMe campaigns — the popular crowdfunding platform that verifies all accounts to protect against scams.
GoFundMe campaigns raise over $100 million for LA wildfire victims
Crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has raised over $100 million to help victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The money will go toward helping affected families, communities, businesses, and nonprofits such as World Central Kitchen, Direct Relief, and the Salvation Army.
GoFundMe campaign phrasing could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims
Donations from a GoFundMe page could impact how much money people affected by the wildfires receive from FEMA.
‘Countless’ GoFundMe campaigns for LA wildfire victims highlights enormous loss, need, generosity
Lots of families are affected, so we’re also trying to help them by using his platform,” his son Treyjohn Butler said.
GoFundMe donations could impact FEMA assistance for wildfire victims
Thousands of wildfire victims have turned to GoFundMe and other crowdfunding sites to raise money to support themselves or loved ones impacted by the fires. However, those donations could limit monetary assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
GoFundMe donations could jeopardize FEMA aid
When seeking assistance after the California wildfires, ensure that GoFundMe and FEMA funds are used for different purposes to avoid legal issues.
Wildfire survivors blocked from FEMA assistance due to fraud
Carol and Kathy DeCastro showed up bright and early at Pasadena City College hoping to get some assistance and relief after evacuating from their Altadena home — with a couple of belongings and the clothes on their back after the wildfires.
How GoFundMe pages could limit FEMA assistance to wildfire victims
Thousands of dollars in donations have been pouring in to help people affected by the California wildfires, much of it through GoFundMe. But the FEMA is warning people that it could limit assistance.
How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA assistance for LA wildfires
Los Angeles County wildfire victims are turning to GoFundMe to get help quickly. However, the fundraising page may impact what you get from FEMA. Here's what you need to know.
GoFundMe Directory Circulates As Black Families Mourn Lost Homes, History Amid Wildfires
There’s a GoFundMe directory circulating for Black families who have been impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
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Zorthian Ranch GoFundMe raises over $100,000 as most of historic Altadena landmark destroyed in LA fire
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Portland woman starts GoFundMe for friend who lost Altadena home in LA Eaton Fire
The Biety family says they are thankful to be alive and to be getting support from friends in Portland.Like thousands in ...
L.A. fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims
Officials warn of possible fraudulent GoFundMe accounts, the platform explains its verification process and experts share ...
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Family loses 5 generations of memories in LA's Eaton Fire
Janice Jackson was born in Pittsburgh, but moved to California as a teenager in 1964. Her mother was the second Black woman ...
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Altadena’s Historic Black Community Devastated by Eaton Fire: A Call for Urgent Support
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, Altadena, one of the city’s historic Black neighborhoods, is facing catastrophic destruction ...
Teacher Impacted by L.A. Fires Shares Student Fundraisers, Notes 'Many Families Don't Know How to Make a GoFundMe' (Exclusive)
Eric Glenn, a middle school teacher of 15 years, talks about fundraising for his community and gives insights on the ...
‘Profit Off of My Tragedy’: Donation Scams Compound Suffering for Fire Victims
Online fund-raisers with stories of loss and desperation have become a symbol of the Los Angeles wildfires’ destruction.