Richard’s Story, Flood Fund Grantee
Richard C. and his wife had worked hard for many years to save up and finally purchase their first home 25 years ago. In their...
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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...
Mary’s Story, Wildfire Fund Grantee
Anthony and Mary W., longtime residents of Santa Monica, CA, and owners of a beloved small school in their community for 14 years, never imagined...
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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...
Together for LA: GoFundMe.org’s Wildfire Relief Partnerships
When wildfires devastated communities in Los Angeles in early January, we mobilized to support people affected. Over the following 3 months, via the incredible generosity...
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Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report Released
In Fiscal Year 2024, we supported over 30 funds, raised $11,850,000, and delivered more than 8,000 grants to nonprofits and individuals in need across the...