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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...
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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 the fund with $100,000 to enable immediate granting, and we set an ambitious goal of raising $1 million to support communities across Hawaiʻi as they begin the long road to recovery.
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Supporting Texans after tragic floods
Over the Fourth of July weekend, catastrophic flooding swept through south-central Texas—devastating communities across the region, especially in the Texas Hill Country. This historic disaster...
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Weather Resilience in California: Community-Led Solutions for Clean Air and Water
Nestled in California’s southeastern corner, the Imperial Valley is home to low-income, agriculture-based communities facing increasing environmental challenges. Surrounded by mountains and located below sea...
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Robb Elementary Relief Fund raised over $210K
When a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The gunman killed 19 children, 2 teachers, and injured many others. Our Robb...
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COVID-19 Relief Funds raise and deploy over $3.2M
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought life to a standstill in 2020, GoFundMe.org moved quickly to help people, businesses, and communities facing unprecedented hardship.
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Our Founding Story: Hurricane Harvey Response
When Hurricane Harvey tore through Texas and the southern United States, it left behind more than $125 billion in damage and thousands of people wondering...