Welcome to /r/Charity!

Got a charitable cause you'd like to share! This is the place!

Requirements

For 501c(3) non-profits (US) or a Non-Governmental Organization (aka NGO outside the US)

• For a registered 501c(3) or other certified charity (such as NGO's in other non-US countries), the charity must be listed in a governmental web site for verification.
• A fundraiser that is being handled directly by that charity, such as the American Heart Association's Heartwalk or JDRF's charity walk, where you supply a link on their site for your team/yourself.
• A crowdfunding site that shows it is directly benefiting a certified charity.

Please modmail us so that we can flair your post as a registered certified non-profit!

For Everyone Else

You must have both

• Account age of 30 days or older AND
• Comment karma of 250 or greater.

NOTE: We are specifically looking for COMMENT karma. The karma value you are probably looking at is a COMBINED value, consisting of both Link/Post karma plus Comment karma.

To view your karma breakdown:

• Mouse-hover over your username on desktop. This works for both the old and redesigned web site.
• On the official Reddit app for iOS, view your profile, then tap the karma value shown.
• On the official Reddit app for Android, you can't. Complain on /r/redditmobile.
• On the unofficial Reddit App for Android, RIF (Formerly known as Reddit is Fun), your breakdown is listed on your profile screen.

The following circumventions will result in a ban:

• Using a karma farming subreddit, such as Karma4You, or asking for/complaining about karma in a general sub.
• Unsolicited private messaging to push your campaign.
• Posting your campaign on someone else's post.

Comment Karma is directly correlated to how many comments you leave plus/minus any points as people upvote a popular comment or downvote an unpopular comment.

Credibility, Community, and You

AKA, Why Do We Have Account Requirements for Individuals?

In an effort to make your crowdfunding efforts more successful here on Reddit, some background first:

In many of the gifting and fundraising subs, you'll notice that without a certain amount "karma" and an account that's old enough, you'll garner down votes or worse, your posts and comments get automatically removed.

Why?

To many Redditors, this place is a community built on activity. The "coin" of the land here is your account, and how much you've contributed to the Reddit community at large reflected in post and comment karma.

As a general rule, Redditors dislike the creation of accounts specifically to fund raise or to make requests. It makes it seem like these people simply treat Reddit as some sort of magical internet wallet, and that doesn't win many friends.

The other reason why new accounts are so disliked is that they're often alternate accounts of established users, in order to hide their activity from people they know. While we do sympathize with those of you who have valid reasons, this privilege is often abused by those who create disposable accounts to scam people for a quick buck.

This trust issue doesn't exist in the same way with certified non-profit groups, as you can look them up online for verification, and at least in the case of 501c(3)s, their spending is transparent due to their required tax filings which are public information.

So if you're new to Reddit, welcome! Spend some time and look around for something that catches your interest and chat it up with others and become part of the community!

However if you're here for the sole reason of making requests in a hurry, please be aware your pleas for help will likely be ignored.

REMEMBER, CREDIBILITY AND COMMUNITY IS EVERYTHING!

For this reason, the mods will not post anything on behalf of any user that does not meet account requirements.

Rules

1. Posts must be more than just a link to your campaign. Be descriptive! Show evidence . This includes:
   1. If this is for your pet, photos of your pet in question, with your username on a handwritten note in the picture.
   2. School documentation showing enrollment if you are asking for assistance for school.
   3. Redacted bills showing your situation.
   4. Or other relevant documentation that can help establish credibility.
   5. At minimum, please attach an unobstructed selfie photo of yourself(the submitter) with a handwritten note of your username.
   6. Low effort posts that simply say to the effect of, "everything is listed in the GoFundMe" will be removed.
2. Please Flair your posts, once created. If you don't know how, just let the mods know and we'll do it for you.
3. Only 1 campaign per user. We want you have some personal connection to the campaign, and not submit multiples simply because they were in the news.
4. Reposts are allowed once a week. If a repost comes up too early, the newest one(s) will be removed.
5. Acceptable transfer methods for individuals are for crowdfunding sites only, such as GoFundme, YouCaring, etc. Individuals should avoid using Paypal, crypto, or direct banking aps (like Chase). 501c(3) and NGOs may use whatever method they wish.
6. Don't PM people to make requests. If you receive an unsolicited private message, please let us know!
7. Do not post politically-related campaigns. They're just too divisive.
8. Trolling will not be tolerated and offending users will be banned.
9. Don't bug the mods for an exception to the account requirements. None will be given. If you attempt to circumvent the requirement by karma farming or by commenting on someone else's post, your account will be banned.
10. No posting for other Redditors. No Alts. This is viewed as a circumvention of requirements and both accounts will be banned.
11. Selling is only allowed by 1st parties directly. We do not allow selling by 3rd parties to benefit another organization, as there's no transparency to verify that the announced percentage of sales actually goes to the beneficiary. Only direct sales by the non-profit organization are allowed.

Supporting Information Requested for Non-501c(3) and Non-NGO campaigns.

We aren't the government. We aren't a court of law. We definitely don't want you to give out information that could lead to identity theft. However, some campaigns are more successful when they have additional documentation.

This includes:

• Pet related requests: Photos of your pet in question, with your username on a handwritten note in the picture. This helps show you actually own the pet in question.
• Education related requests: Documentation showing enrollment or acceptance if you are asking for assistance for school.
• Redacted bills showing your situation. In some cases, a donor may prefer to pay a creditor directly on your behalf, so be prepared and find out if that is available to you.
• If you are sharing a campaign for a registered certified non-profit organization (such as a 501c3 or NGO), you should say so in the post, and it should list that status on the campaign page/web site.
• Or other relevant documentation that can help establish credibility.

Low effort posts that simply say to the effect of, "everything is listed in the GoFundMe" (or less!) will be removed.

How to Include a Photo or Other Supporting Info Document In Your Post

Because Reddit wasn't initially designed to handle photos when it was created, it has limitations in the implementation of photo support which don't work well for us. So instead we suggest the following:

1. Upload your photo to Imgur.com or other photo hosting site.
2. Copy the URL for the photo.
3. Create a new post or Edit your existing one to include the URL to the photo.

Please make sure to include this, as it is the primary reason why posts that are otherwise fine get removed.

Advice On Making Your Campaign Go Further

Not all crowdfunding campaigns are the same, but here are some suggestions.

• Make sure your campaign has been shared among your Facebook friends! You might think it's embarrassing, however your friends and family are more likely to care than internet strangers.
• Show that you've exhausted all the other possibilities. A lot of potential donors don't like to give money when it seems like the requester's first and only solution is to simply throw someone else's money at the problem. Nobody is going to take your word when you literally only say, "but I've done everything!", when the actual reality is probably closer to "I've done everything I can think of", which arguably is NOT everything.
• Show that there's a plan to use the money wisely. Often people have campaigns for their business ideas, but it doesn't really seem like they thought it all the way through. Tell people what steps you've taken so far, and what you're going to do next.
• Be open to critics. If there's something that people ask about, you should not be dismissive. Provide more detail. There's a possibility that they know something you don't, or they have something different about their own experience that might be useful to you. If you simply brush off your critics, it shows objectively that you're not doing everything possible.
• Review your own campaign with the mindset of a potential donor. Ask yourself, "Would I give money to this?" Or get a friend to review it for you.

Questions?

Please don't hesitate to ask the mods!

... Unless you're trying to ask for an exception to the account requirements.

I’m practically living off of loans while I’m in in school for sonography. I usually feed the birds around my house but the cost of everything is making it hard to afford it right now. I have a gift list created on Amazon with the products I usually buy. If anybody is in a good place right now and able to help, I’d really appreciate it. I’m feeling so guilty because every time I go outside to tend to my plants the birds all swarm around and yell at me. The crows are the worst haha. If this is not the right place for this I’m sorry.

Food for the birds - Amazon Gift List - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3GGRSGMI5KO78

Andrew "Roo" Farmer was a dedicated father, a wonderful friend, and a loving brother. He took his own life two days ago and his family is left with unexpected costs for his care and services. He was a charming young man that deeply loved his daughter and friends, but lost his battle with his own mind. Please, check on your friends today and if possible donate or share to help Andrew's family give him a good service ❤️

GoFundMe

Hi r/Charity Community!

I am praying for a blessing that will enable me to stay motivated and focused on my mission of saving innocent lives.

My name is Bob Innes, aka Guido, the visionary behind RENTaH|TMAN: Your Point & Click Solution.

In 2005, I registered (RENTaH|TMAN.com) to launch an IT Security startup focused on penetration testing and network risk analysis. (RENT = Hire Us, H|T = Network Traffic & Analytics & MAN = My Biz Partners & Myself). For SEO and keyword purposes, the name made sense. Little did I know, the domain's clever play on words sparked an unexpected journey, transforming it into a satirical take on corporate unalive-for-hire websites. Packed with wit, fake testimonials, and even a tongue-in-cheek HIPPA privacy statement (H|tman Information Privacy & Protection Act of 1964), it has emerged as an unconventional force for good.

Through the website (RENTaH|TMAN), we've received a gamut of service requests, from the quirky to the downright concerning. The website has been instrumental in preventing harm and preserving lives by intervening in situations that posed threats to public safety, foiling potential dangers for individuals of all ages.

Our platform has successfully intervened in over 175 cases, averting unalivings and exposing nefarious schemes, and has been recognized by the US Department of Justice. Nevertheless, challenges persist, especially when addressing requests concerning assisted suicide. Limited resources make efficiently handling such sensitive matters a challenge.

The website is funded completely out of my pocket and my family and I are facing considerable financial strain as a result. I'm reaching out for support to ensure the website's continuity, covering essential expenses like hosting, and operational expenses, utilities, etc. Despite efforts to generate revenue through merchandise sales, external support is vital for sustaining my mission.

Beyond the website, I'm in the early stages of forming a non-profit organization committed to EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, and LEGISLATIVE action. I aim to educate individuals about the true dangers of the Internet (cybersafety & cyberbullying, etc), advocate for those unaware that they are in danger in the first place, and champion consistent, robust laws against cyber-enabled crimes nationwide. It's a huge task, which is why I truly need your support.

I extend a warm invitation to individuals and organizations passionate about collaborating on initiatives centered on education, advocacy, legislation, and fundraising. If you share our vision for a safer online environment, please don't hesitate to contact me and we can discuss further. Your support will play a pivotal role in advancing my mission and saving additional lives.

Thank you for considering supporting RENTaH|TMAN and joining us in fostering a safer and more enlightened digital landscape, while simultaneously safeguarding countless lives.

If you are intrigued by the website and want to learn more about it, check out this list of interviews and other materials related to the website. Google Document - Rent-A-H|tman Media Links

Last but not least, if you have questions about the site, or this crazy journey, feel free to reach out and I'll do my best to answer every single one.

And on a final note, if there is enough interest in this topic, I will consider running an AMA in the next week or so.

Thank you!

https://gofund.me/8f26c52f

Hi everyone,

The past 6 months has been a lot for me, I was forced to move very suddenly because of a domestic violent situation and was able to keep my cat with me thankfully. I had planned on saving money to transport my cat unfortunately had to be used when my grandmother died. I need to book by this weekend and I am just trying to raise the rest of the money so that I'm able to keep my cat with me.

I am concerned about getting my cat across the country. As a lot of you know cargo shipping a pet can be very dangerous and deadly. My boy is big and the dimensions for the under the seat in the main cabin of the airplane is concerning, not to mention that I would be required to take him out of his carrier and through TSA. Kit was a stray and is extremely anxious around a lot of people. I am extremely worried about his ability to handle being in an airport and being on a flight. Not to mention where I'm flying out of has absolutely no direct flights to my destination making it even more dangerous for him.

I know there are a lot of pet lovers out there that will understand when I say that my cat literally saved my life. There were so many days where the only reason I got out of bed was because I needed to feed my cat and change his litter box. Forcing myself up made me remember to do things like eat, drink water, and bathe. He is the sweetest most gentle cat I have ever known, he gives the best snuggles and this knows when I'm sad. I love him and I want what's best for him, and I know what's best is for him to be with me.

I'm trying to raise money to safely transport Kit, there are many services that will drive him across the country for me, some with me some without me. Either way I just want to be able to afford to get us to the East Coast safely.

I know to some people a cat is just an animal but to me he's family, he's my very best friend, the most wonderful companion that I could ask for.

Please, any little bit will help me safely transport him and I truly appreciate it.

https://gofund.me/2f877149

I made a post a while back asking about Vehicle Charity.

Does anyone know about Vehicle Charity?

Does anyone on this subreddit answer questions?

And wow, you have to have a minimum of 400 characters just to ask a simple question or two. I mean, it's not like I'm asking about Life, the Universe, and Everything here. The answer to which everyone knows is 42. But just a question about Vehicle Charity and responses on this subreddit. I'm not even sure what 400 characters look like. I could just keep typing and typing...

Kia ora koutou, charitable people of reddit,
My partner is FTM nonbinary, meaning they are physically female and are striving to get funding for their top surgery to feel safer and more comfortable in their body. The below link is to a GoFundMe to donate towards this much needed, literally life-saving surgery. The dysphoria my partner is experiencing is completely and utterly debilitating. There are so many things they struggle with on a day to day because of it, and their mental health is taking a serious dive as they just can't keep living in a body that doesn't represent who they really are.

We're based in Aotearoa New Zealand so unfortunately gender-affirming surgeries don't "count" as healthcare and instead are labelled "cosmetic surgeries", meaning they cannot be covered by insurance at all! Which is absolutely ridiculous and flat out oppressive. The surgery alone will cost around $31,000NZD (~$18,200 USD), and the recovery and follow-up consultations could be up to around $4,000NZD (~$2,300USD). Very very few families could realistically afford that on their own, and unfortunately my partner and I's families are not among the lucky few. We're both university students (so life is already tough as it is), but I've managed to grab two casual jobs but even if I donated everything I made in a year it wouldn't be nearly enough.

So if you can donate anything, please do. Or if you can't, please spread the word. Being queer shouldn't have to be this difficult but if we come together and support each other then it'll make it just that tiniest but easier. Thank you for your time, go well, be safe. Kia Ora

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/a-queer-mission-female-to-nonbinary-edition

Hello! I posed here about a month back, and my situation hasn't improved. I recently went through a rather messy marriage, that used up most of my resources, and then an even messier divorce. I had been out of work for a while due to health, and only recently was in a good enough state to work again. I haven't been able to find a job yet, despite applying to dozens of businesses in my area and more online. My welfare only gives me enough money for some of my rent payment, and my landlord was at first fine accepting half payments. But now he's given me until the beginning of next week to find some form of solution.. On top of that, I am two months behind on hydro, my internet is due in four days, my phone is already gone. I have called friends and family, I have applied for more coverage and been denied by the government, I have cut every cost I could. Anything is appreciated, this is the hardest time of my life right now and it's all due to being to giving to my ex wife when we were together. I should have prioritized myself, and never let life get this bad.

Thank you for any help you can give.

https://gofund.me/3734f4a4

We are a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization that helps at risk shelter dogs who are in line to be put down. We are looking to expand our current efforts on our property and are looking for people who would like to help us do that.

If you would to contribute we have multiple ways you can help

If you have old blankets, sheets, towels or anything that would benefit our Rescues current and future and would like to donate to them directly please let us know.

Thank you

Our Website

https://www.thumperslegacydogrescue.org/

Donation Links

https://givebutter.com/sPI8U9

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Z3RBXJKTMHKBS

https://www.chewy.com/g/thumpers-legacy-dog-rescue_b124240950#wish-list&wishlistsortby=DEFAULT

https://www.thumperslegacydogrescue.org/donate

EIN 99-2076607

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Thank you for taking the time to read this. The full story is on the gofundme page.

We are a family of five and we are about to make our 6th move in 8 years. We have rented houses that have turned out to be in foreclosure. We have rented houses that were sold while we were the tenants.

We have been working hard for years to save up money to get into our home only to have the rug pulled out from underneath us time and time again.

We own our own business. We work from home, but, our goal is to have a storefront. We are pretty successful. It just seems that every time we get 2 steps forward, we are pulled 3 steps back!

The house we are presently in is going to be sold. Having to move so many times in such a short period of time has hurt us financially and our credit score has dropped significantly.

What we desperately need is stability! We greatly appreciate all donations! Even greater would be assistance in getting into our forever home! We are thankful for whatever support we can get!

Thank you,

Alan, Rochelle, Autumn, Moon, Jedi, 🐶Buddy & 🐶Henry ♥️🙏🏼

An EF3 tornado swept through our home in Minden, Iowa and of the 48 homes affected, one was ours. Our landlord has deemed it unliveable and asked us to collect our things. Rain has soaked 2 of the bedrooms in our 3 bedroom home, we have no where to put our things. We're 2 hours away living with my brother and can't get to work. One of our cars had full coverage so insurance is working on that claim, but the other two cars only had liability. We're in a very vulnerable position so if you could even just share our story, it'd be wonderful. Much love to all out there and especially though having a hard time.

https://gofund.me/59f53051

I recently got approved for an apartment and have been steadily making payments toward the fees and such to actually be able to move in. Between that, I'm buying necessities for me and my pet like food, litter, meals and drinks at work, gas for my car while also sending the necessary money to my roommate for her to process some fees as well. I paid $200 in the rent app and it seemed like it went through right away so I moved on. I opened my banking app to see I have been over drafted $177 from the rent app. But now I need to pay it off before my account gets shut down. It can't be at a complete 0 or else it'll shut down so the go fund me is for $180 to make sure I still have my account. I don't get paid until next week or else I'd do it on me own. Thanks for reading even if you don't donate that's okay.

Edit: been resolved, thanks all anyway

Hello new users!

As we have requirements spelled out in Rule 1 on including some sort of evidence in your posts, we've created this post for those of you who need help with that.

Rule 1 states:

Posts must be more than just a link to your campaign. Be descriptive! Show evidence!

This includes:

* If this is for your pet, photos of your pet in question, with your username on a handwritten note in the picture.

* School documentation showing enrollment if you are asking for assistance for school.

* Redacted bills showing your situation.

* Or other relevant documentation that can help establish credibility.

* At minimum, please attach an unobstructed selfie photo of yourself(the submitter) with a handwritten note of your username.

* Low effort posts that simply say to the effect of, "everything is listed in the GoFundMe" will be removed.

Generally these are provided as photos or screencaps. Because Reddit doesn't allow an image upload with text, we generally suggest the following:

1. Upload the photo(s) to Imgur.com or other image hosting site.
2. Copy URL or Link to the photo(s)
3. In the body of your post here, make sure to include the link that you've copied. It usually starts with http:// or https://.

And that's it!

Imagine a world where chimpanzees are thriving in their natural habitats, free from the threats of deforestation, poaching, and exploitation. This vision drives Save the Chimps, Inc. to save these intelligent and endangered primates. With a mission to protect and preserve chimpanzees and their ecosystems, we are actively working to ensure a future where these remarkable creatures can live in peace and harmony. There are many similarities between humans and chimpanzees, with the biggest difference being their declining population numbers. We have the opportunity to help them regain their homes. Join us in our efforts to make an impact and give these chimps a good home before it’s too late.

By supporting our campaign you can make a real difference in the fight against extinction helping fast-track Save the Chimps efforts, an organization dedicated to life-long care for chimpanzees. Save the Chimps is one of the biggest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world and is well known for their exemplary care and ensuring that these chimps can thrive in their sanctuary. Your donation would help fund critical conservation efforts, including habitat restoration, anti-poaching patrols, medical research, and community education programs, as well as filling them up with nutritious food. About $50 could help feed a chimpanzee for an entire week, $500 for a couple of months, and it doesn’t have to stop there. No matter the donation, it’ll make a huge impact on the help these chimpanzees would be receiving. Save the Chimps is essentially a retirement for these chimps and all help goes towards ensuring they can be well nourished, taken care of, and gather up more to save. By working together, we can ensure a future for these fascinating creatures and the ecosystems they depend on.

Join us today and we can start making a difference in the livelihood of this amazing animal and focus on giving them an even better future. Every one of your donations makes an enormous impact. Let’s save the chimps! Thank you for your kindness.

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https://gofund.me/415df8ed

Hey there!

I’m doing a sponsored walk in July in to raise money for Alzheimer’s society who help those with dementia and research to help those who unfortunately will be impacted in the future.

I’m walking with my father & other half as part of our team called the walking fields.

Please take some time to read the page and consider helping me reach my goal of £200, and the teams joint-goal of £600, together we can make a difference!

I’d also like to know what you’d recommend I do to prepare, have you done a similar walk, was there anything you wish you had/prepared to get ready for the walk?

https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-walking-fields-rob?utm_term=MAP8836rR

My family needs help paying for bills after a sudden aneurysm hit.

They've sold nearly everything they could to stay afloat but with Rick out of work suddenly, income tanked. If you could spare a little bit of money to help them out I'd really appreciate it and they would too.

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-ricks-fight-for-aneurysm-recovery?attribution_id=sl:36d4eaf7-7259-45ba-b2f9-ed4dafd477a9&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Hello everyone,

I wanted to share with you what happened on April 10, 2024, when an EF-2 Tornado hit our area near Slidell, LA, just east of New Orleans across Lake Pontchartrain. School had been canceled due to expected severe weather, but none of us anticipated the extent of the damage caused in such a short time. I woke up to the sound of the storm and managed to get my son out of bed just before an oak tree crashed through his bedroom ceiling. We took cover in the bathroom as the storm passed, and while we were fortunate to escape physically unharmed, the damage to our home was significant.

Dealing with the aftermath became more complicated because the insurance company that originally covered our home had gone bankrupt, leaving us without coverage. We had to secure a new policy from our current provider, but the cost was much higher, and the coverage for personal property was reduced. The deductible also increased significantly. While we were fortunate to have avoided major storms in 2023, the tornado caught us off guard.

We're grateful for the support of friends and family who have helped us during this challenging time. Currently, we're staying in an extended-stay hotel as we work to rebuild. The purpose of this fundraiser is to bridge the gap in personal property coverage, as we've realized the true extent of what needs to be replaced. I'll be sharing some pictures and videos in the comments to give you a better idea of our situation.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read our story and share it with others. Your support means the world to us.

https://gofund.me/4eb05014

In times of disaster, it's not uncommon for many good people to try to fundraise for relief efforts, supplies and reconstruction costs. But you should be aware that unless it's someone you personally know and trust, it's also not uncommon for bad people to use the opportunity to make money for themselves.

Before you give, you should ask:

1. Is the donation link directly to a relief agency or is it to a middleman? There's no easy transparency when it comes to the spending of funds in a crisis, which makes it easier for funds to not reach the people it's intended to help, so by avoiding middlemen, you can reduce this possibility.
2. Have you checked the background of the relief agency or organization you're considering? Some spend money more effectively than others meaning that less overhead makes for more money being spent on victims vs administration costs.
3. Is the agency or organization a registered non-profit or NGO? These kinds of entities have strict reporting rules to follow to show how their funds are being spent.
4. Is the agency or organization providing a receipt? If so, you can often use it for a deduction on taxes for the current year. If not, the agency or organization is likely not a registered non profit.

GoFundMe will show that a campaign is benefiting a non-profit charity organization if it is created using their IRS EIN or charity registration number.

Even Paypal donation accounts will show they're owned by a non-profit charity organization, and generate a receipt.

While not every individual doing fundraising is attempting to defraud you of your money, you can give with more confidence by giving directly to a relief charity of your own choosing via their own web pages.

Hello everyone! I am posting here in search of help raising funds for my pupper dog to get dental surgery. He has multiple rotten and infected teeth that need removal. The vet quoted me $1,938 dollars back in January, and I almost had it together a few weeks ago. Then, we ended up having to pay almost that exact amount on car repairs. I do not qualify for scratch pay or care credit, and our local humane society help fund can't help due to it being dental related. His vet is already giving me a good deal on the surgery, as my parents recently paid over $3,000 for the same thing.

In an attempt to bridge the gap, I reached out to a non-profit organization called Free Animal Doctor for help fundraising. All donations are collected by them, and go straight to Jake's vet. The link is below, and includes his story, pictures of his teeth, and a picture of the vet estimate.

https://freeanimaldoctor.org/campaigns/jake/

If you can help in anyway (even if it's just sharing the link), it would be greatly appreciated.

Welcome to /r/Charity!

Got a charitable cause you'd like to share! This is the place!

Requirements

For 501c(3) non-profits (US) or a Non-Governmental Organization (aka NGO outside the US)

• For a registered 501c(3) or other certified charity (such as NGO's in other non-US countries), the charity must be listed in a governmental web site for verification.
• A fundraiser that is being handled directly by that charity, such as the American Heart Association's Heartwalk or JDRF's charity walk, where you supply a link on their site for your team/yourself.
• A crowdfunding site that shows it is directly benefiting a certified charity.

Please modmail us so that we can flair your post as a registered certified non-profit!

For Everyone Else

You must have both

• Account age of 30 days or older AND
• Comment karma of 250 or greater.

NOTE: We are specifically looking for COMMENT karma. The karma value you are probably looking at is a COMBINED value, consisting of both Link/Post karma plus Comment karma.

To view your karma breakdown:

• Mouse-hover over your username on desktop. This works for both the old and redesigned web site.
• On the official Reddit app for iOS, view your profile, then tap the karma value shown.
• On the official Reddit app for Android, you can't. Complain on /r/redditmobile.
• On the unofficial Reddit App for Android, RIF (Formerly known as Reddit is Fun), your breakdown is listed on your profile screen.

The following circumventions will result in a ban:

• Using a karma farming subreddit, such as Karma4You, or asking for/complaining about karma in a general sub.
• Unsolicited private messaging to push your campaign.
• Posting your campaign on someone else's post.

Comment Karma is directly correlated to how many comments you leave plus/minus any points as people upvote a popular comment or downvote an unpopular comment.

Credibility, Community, and You

AKA, Why Do We Have Account Requirements for Individuals?

In an effort to make your crowdfunding efforts more successful here on Reddit, some background first:

In many of the gifting and fundraising subs, you'll notice that without a certain amount "karma" and an account that's old enough, you'll garner down votes or worse, your posts and comments get automatically removed.

Why?

To many Redditors, this place is a community built on activity. The "coin" of the land here is your account, and how much you've contributed to the Reddit community at large reflected in post and comment karma.

As a general rule, Redditors dislike the creation of accounts specifically to fund raise or to make requests. It makes it seem like these people simply treat Reddit as some sort of magical internet wallet, and that doesn't win many friends.

The other reason why new accounts are so disliked is that they're often alternate accounts of established users, in order to hide their activity from people they know. While we do sympathize with those of you who have valid reasons, this privilege is often abused by those who create disposable accounts to scam people for a quick buck.

This trust issue doesn't exist in the same way with certified non-profit groups, as you can look them up online for verification, and at least in the case of 501c(3)s, their spending is transparent due to their required tax filings which are public information.

So if you're new to Reddit, welcome! Spend some time and look around for something that catches your interest and chat it up with others and become part of the community!

However if you're here for the sole reason of making requests in a hurry, please be aware your pleas for help will likely be ignored.

REMEMBER, CREDIBILITY AND COMMUNITY IS EVERYTHING!

For this reason, the mods will not post anything on behalf of any user that does not meet account requirements.

Rules

1. Posts must be more than just a link to your campaign. Be descriptive! Show evidence . This includes:
   1. If this is for your pet, photos of your pet in question, with your username on a handwritten note in the picture.
   2. School documentation showing enrollment if you are asking for assistance for school.
   3. Redacted bills showing your situation.
   4. Or other relevant documentation that can help establish credibility.
   5. At minimum, please attach an unobstructed selfie photo of yourself(the submitter) with a handwritten note of your username.
   6. Low effort posts that simply say to the effect of, "everything is listed in the GoFundMe" will be removed.
2. Please Flair your posts, once created. If you don't know how, just let the mods know and we'll do it for you.
3. Only 1 campaign per user. We want you have some personal connection to the campaign, and not submit multiples simply because they were in the news.
4. Reposts are allowed once a week. If a repost comes up too early, the newest one(s) will be removed.
5. Acceptable transfer methods for individuals are for crowdfunding sites only, such as GoFundme, YouCaring, etc. Individuals should avoid using Paypal, crypto, or direct banking aps (like Chase). 501c(3) and NGOs may use whatever method they wish.
6. Don't PM people to make requests. If you receive an unsolicited private message, please let us know!
7. Do not post politically-related campaigns. They're just too divisive.
8. Trolling will not be tolerated and offending users will be banned.
9. Don't bug the mods for an exception to the account requirements. None will be given. If you attempt to circumvent the requirement by karma farming or by commenting on someone else's post, your account will be banned.
10. No posting for other Redditors. No Alts. This is viewed as a circumvention of requirements and both accounts will be banned.
11. Selling is only allowed by 1st parties directly. We do not allow selling by 3rd parties to benefit another organization, as there's no transparency to verify that the announced percentage of sales actually goes to the beneficiary. Only direct sales by the non-profit organization are allowed.

Supporting Information Requested for Non-501c(3) and Non-NGO campaigns.

We aren't the government. We aren't a court of law. We definitely don't want you to give out information that could lead to identity theft. However, some campaigns are more successful when they have additional documentation.

This includes:

• Pet related requests: Photos of your pet in question, with your username on a handwritten note in the picture. This helps show you actually own the pet in question.
• Education related requests: Documentation showing enrollment or acceptance if you are asking for assistance for school.
• Redacted bills showing your situation. In some cases, a donor may prefer to pay a creditor directly on your behalf, so be prepared and find out if that is available to you.
• If you are sharing a campaign for a registered certified non-profit organization (such as a 501c3 or NGO), you should say so in the post, and it should list that status on the campaign page/web site.
• Or other relevant documentation that can help establish credibility.

Low effort posts that simply say to the effect of, "everything is listed in the GoFundMe" (or less!) will be removed.

How to Include a Photo or Other Supporting Info Document In Your Post

Because Reddit wasn't initially designed to handle photos when it was created, it has limitations in the implementation of photo support which don't work well for us. So instead we suggest the following:

1. Upload your photo to Imgur.com or other photo hosting site.
2. Copy the URL for the photo.
3. Create a new post or Edit your existing one to include the URL to the photo.

Please make sure to include this, as it is the primary reason why posts that are otherwise fine get removed.

Advice On Making Your Campaign Go Further

Not all crowdfunding campaigns are the same, but here are some suggestions.

• Make sure your campaign has been shared among your Facebook friends! You might think it's embarrassing, however your friends and family are more likely to care than internet strangers.
• Show that you've exhausted all the other possibilities. A lot of potential donors don't like to give money when it seems like the requester's first and only solution is to simply throw someone else's money at the problem. Nobody is going to take your word when you literally only say, "but I've done everything!", when the actual reality is probably closer to "I've done everything I can think of", which arguably is NOT everything.
• Show that there's a plan to use the money wisely. Often people have campaigns for their business ideas, but it doesn't really seem like they thought it all the way through. Tell people what steps you've taken so far, and what you're going to do next.
• Be open to critics. If there's something that people ask about, you should not be dismissive. Provide more detail. There's a possibility that they know something you don't, or they have something different about their own experience that might be useful to you. If you simply brush off your critics, it shows objectively that you're not doing everything possible.
• Review your own campaign with the mindset of a potential donor. Ask yourself, "Would I give money to this?" Or get a friend to review it for you.

Questions?

Please don't hesitate to ask the mods!

... Unless you're trying to ask for an exception to the account requirements.

Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this. As you can tell, I don't have any kind of emergency going on, so I hate to take attention aware from the people who need it, but I do have a passion project I just started working on and am trying to raise a little capital to get it going. I was hoping my friends and family would be a little more supportive, since I've been planning this for about a year, but here we are!

Outside of planning and design, official development started just last week, so I threw together a quick trailer and posted it.

Current goal: Art and native audio assets without worrying about copyright

Overall description:

• The game will take beginners who want to learn Japanese all the way to upper-intermediate. (May go deeper later)
• Focus on reading and listening
• Interactable NPCs use vocabulary that is n+1 (current level + just a bit more to make you think)
• Kanji focused! Unlearned words are highlighted, and can be selected in text and can be marked "mastered" once you feel you've learned it
• "Quest" style lessons will reinforce learning while being fun and engaging

Please feel free to drop by and take a quick look or share if you think you may know someone who's interested.

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/japanese-language-learning-game

https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-re-engage?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fmatthew-re-engage&utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=pfp-reddit

Please donate what you can every little helps. It’s a charity which helps lonely elderly meet new people and develop friends through things they enjoy like having afternoon teas and many more. With the help of your donation the charity will be able to reach out and help more

Hello Everyone,

I unexpectedly lost my job and have to move back home urgently. I just need help getting the final payments done with the moving company that I choose. They have hit me with unexpected charges and I use all the money I had left. I’m still looking for work and I just need help for at least one month of small bills that I have.

Here is the link to my GoFundMe https://gofund.me/bf7acf99

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

Izzy

I'll do my best to keep this brief. I suffer from type one diabetes and lost my job two weeks ago. Unemployment is taking its sweet time to review my case. In an accident somehow about one and a half inches of her tail had been degloved. After rushing her to the vet and approving her procedures we were slapped with a $1,300 bill. In the moment I was just stunned and handed over my CareCredit and decided I would figure it out. Well, figuring it out is harder than I thought. I'm looking for odd jobs right now with apps and asking around my network but in the meantime I need to somehow get my horrible CareCredit bill down (as there's also the expenses of my medicine/supplies/appointments on there). The noose is beginning to tighten and I'm beginning to panic. Anything at all helps.

https://gofund.me/cbd662d8

Hello, In February of this year our cat Dahlia had surgery to remove a problem tooth. The procedure went well until she had an unexpected complication during healing, and now she needs a second surgery.

The tooth above the space where the one was removed is now digging into the gum causing pain, inflammation, and putting her at risk of infection.

We have a medical credit card to cover the costs up front so she can be seen as soon as possible and not continue to be in pain or worse, but we’re unable to afford the monthly minimum payments and the interest rate is quite high.

The estimated total cost for this surgery is between $1671 and $2108, on top of the existing debt from the last surgery.

The goal of $5500 would pay off the entire balance and cover this surgery.

Anything helps, and we all truly appreciate any donations and shares.

Thank you so much.

https://gofund.me/0842947a

Hello there! My name is Caleb and I am currently teaching in an 8th grade classroom as an English Language Arts teacher. I have been teaching on an emergency sub cert for the last five years. I truly believe that I have found my calling to be a teacher. It is one of the greatest and most fulfilling jobs I have ever had. Sadly, I have to work weekends at a restaurant because I do not make my full teacher salary as I am not officially certified through the state. I also run the risk of being let go because I do not have tenure with my district, regardless of all the time and energy that I've put into the system.

I am humbly asking the world to help me. I am not someone that asks for help as I handle my business. However, this is something that I've been grappling with for almost 4 years now and I've finally decided to try my luck and see if people are kind enough to assist me.

Teaching is not just a profession, it is the single most exciting thing that has come into my life. From the first day that I began teaching, to today when I said goodbye to my students, I look forward to every single day that I teach. My students always ask if I ever want kids and I respond, "Why do I need kids when I have you?"

I owe the state of Arizona a grand total of $6,100 and cannot sign up for classes until I get below the $3,000 threshold. I obviously need to pay back the full $6,100 but getting below the 3k will allow me to at least register and begin taking classes again. This process has been over a decade in the making and I need to get it completed. As much as I am embarrassed to ask for help, I wouldn't be here if I didn't think that my reasons for doing so were genuine and if I didn't think that people wouldn't want to help me.

One of my students this year said, "Mr. WB, you're the only teacher that seems to understand us." I said, "But I yell at you sometimes" and they replied, "But you yell at us for reasons we understand and not just because you feel like it." I felt a warmth inside of me that made me realize that I was on the right track.

If you can assist me in this journey, I promise to provide a quality education to every single student that sits in my classroom. To never judge or mistreat a student just because they're different. To always provide an environment that cultivates creativity and understanding of one another.

Thank you for reading my story. If you feel like blessing my life today, here is my GoFundMe link: https://gofund.me/85efcd42

Here is my transcript/financial hold at ASU that says I can't take classes until I make a payment: https://imgur.com/a/go8d3TK