Kona Low Storms, Flood Grantee Stories
"My life changed in an instant when a flash flood swept through my neighborhood around 1 a.m. on March 20th, destroying both my car and...
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Grantee Survey Analysis on Unrestricted Cash Grants
What 1,700+ GoFundMe.org grantees told us about unrestricted cash
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Hawai’i Flood Response
In March 2026, the Kona Low Storm caused widespread flooding across Hawaii, prompting us to quickly mobilize donations into our Flood Relief Fund. GoFundMe seeded...
Paris Hilton and GoFundMe.org Announce the “Back in Business Recovery Fund” Launch at the NYSE to Support Female Entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day
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The Essentials Fund & the Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown from October 1 to November 12, 2025 created a period of immense hardship for families across the country. Delays in SNAP...
Francesco’s Story, Essentials Fund Grantee
The government shutdown, which lasted from October 1st to November 12, 2025, disrupted daily life for millions of Americans. For families relying on federal programs...
Weather Resilience Fund CA Grantees
California’s Imperial Valley and Central Valley face some of the harshest environmental conditions in the country. Families live with unsafe drinking water, polluted air from...