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.
‘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 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.
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 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.
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