/r/gofundme
GoFundMe allows regular people to accomplish extraordinary things with easy-to-use personal donation websites. From exciting life events like weddings & graduations to challenging circumstances like accidents & illnesses, the GoFundMe fundraising software remains one of the best ways to raise money online.
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Definitely not a fun time for these people. The other night a fire broke out in the apartment complex in my town. I know it's close to the holiday season and I hate knowing these people are displaced. I know some of the family's that were effected by this. I've worked and done drawings for them. I want to be able to help them on anyway I can. I hopefully can stay anonymous and divide the money up between the people effected in this no ideal situation. Anything helps, a simple share or donation. Thank you for your time.
Hello everyone, I hope this finds you well.
My significant other is currently between a rock and a hard place, with an eviction looming.
She lost her job back in July as a result of a disability; her unemployment claim has been appealed by the employer and is currently tied up in court, and her disability claim with the VA is tied up in a seemingly never-ending bureaucracy. Our family and I are doing everything we can to help her make it through this, but we're at the point where we can't afford to help make further rent payments -- we're also not currently in a position to get her, the cats, and her belongings moved in with us (my parents, my daughter and I).
She's reached out to every assistance program either of us know of or have been directed to, and the most any of them have done for her has been to direct her to other services that then tell her they can't help. Setting up a GoFundMe is essentially the last resort for her; she wrote it with concern for the boys (her cats) to help her get over the inertia of feeling like a burden for asking for assistance.
Thank you ever so much for your time.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-jesper-and-falcor-safe-from-eviction
As a survivor of domestic violence, I am now attempting to help a female relative escape from her abusive situation. She will be coming across the country from Ohio to Texas to live with me. Her abuser is another relative. A relative that was helping her with rides to doctors appointments , grocery store, etc, and was doing so until this year. The abused female relative doesn’t have a car and has limited income. Because I’m in Texas, people (family, friends) weren’t telling me much, assuming I knew.
However, I’m just now finding out in the past month that there’s been a lot of verbal abuse & some physical abuse. I called police, but nothing came of it. The frequency of the arguing/verbal abuse is increasing. Both parties involved continuously call me to have me be the unofficial referee.
Due to my own previous situation, I’m in an address confidentiality program, so abuser relative (along with many other people I know) don’t actually know where I live, so relative being abused would be safe with me.
This is my first time posting something like this publicly, so if I wasn’t clear or if mods need proof, I can prove my identity, along with being able to give more context privately.
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the most dangerous time for abuse victims is when they’re trying to leave. That’s why her photo isn’t on the GoFundMe. Also, she doesn’t have a Reddit account.
Yes, I’ve shared this on my social media. So far though, no traction yet. Donations will go towards her moving expenses, travel expenses, as well as our upcoming shared housing costs, as I have to take time away from work to assist her with packing, etc.
Whatever you can donate is greatly appreciated. 🙏❤️
Link to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/3281ea4c
My step mother just passed. My dad has asked me to set up a go fund me to help get some of the arrangements paid for. Any little bit helps. https://gofund.me/e5f9e51b
Don’t know who can see this but not only did I find a better place to live for cheaper but the place is also an opportunity for me to make life changing income. Everything happens for a reason, for a good reason, if you just see it that way. Call me “Phino Solid” from now on because no matter how bad it is I’ll tell you why it’s good. Everything is heads up. For everyone who commented, liked, gave me advice, even sent money to help me move into a new place, I want to say thank you. I promise anything good that happens to me moving forward, I’m going to find a way to share it or pay it forward the best I can. Thank you, again and again.
I'd like to share my good friend's campaign to raise funds for his service dog's surgery. Poppers, a beautiful black lab, has a case of Laryngeal Paralysis that veterinarians have diagnosed as more-than-likely to spread to a majority of her larynx, potentially suffocating her to death. As she continues to show high energy, eating without issue, etc. we would like to proceed with getting her the surgery she needs to continue to be able to breathe. She is officially licensed by "4 Paws for Ability", and has served happily for many years. Now it's her turn to receive the care she needs.
Help after hurricane
My house had a huge 80ft pine tree fall on it during the hurricane Helene. I don’t have homeowners insurance to fix my Roof. So my friend made me a go fund me. I’m a widow with three kids. Any amount will help. I live in a mobile home and the tree has messed up so much damage inside my house as well. I’ve called every resource I know. We were out of power for 24 days. I had to use my savings to buy gas for the generator which was about 35 a day. My office was destroyed I’ve applied for disaster unemployment but it just takes so long to get started. I need help with lights and food and basic needs to make It til I get my unemployment or a job. .
Long story short, I don't have health insurance right now and my parents cut me off financially, even for emergencies.
I'm a college student relying on scholarships.
I am trying to afford foldable forearm crutches.
Thanks.
This is my friend Matt and his mom Esther . She has Alzheimer’s / Dementia and has lived on her own until recently. She needs to go to a long term care facility but they don’t have the initial payment to give until Medicare starts in. I’ve created a gofundme page for her and would like to get her to the goal !
Here’s the link https://gofund.me/69d4edc3
Thanks
So, apologies if this isn't allowed. But my old freind K, we will call her, has had it pretty bad her whole life. The only family that was good to her was her grandmother. Despite this, she has turned out to be the most wonderful caring soul. When her grandmother passed she left behind a 1996 geo tracker, for K. The only thing ever given to her by family. This vehicle is sentimental to her in a way I am lucky enough to never understand. This car was wrongfully towed and the police officer involved knows and has a grudge against this poor woman. She is a teacher for special needs children, and has no real income. I just feel like especially after the recent election results that once again, our government systems have wronged and failed yet another woman. She just needs to get it out of the tow yard, and she doesn't really have anyone to help. She, shamefully started a gogofundme. The donations are almost there but the fees go up every day. I was hoping maybe this community, or others like it might help. My fiancee and I donated most of what is raised, but I'm worried she might not make the goal. Thank you all in advance, this place really can be a wonderful community.
Hello! My name is Cass, and I’m a mom, yoga teacher, and licensed massage therapist. I’m writing to you today because I need your help to continue my fight for freedom and a safe, peaceful life for my kids and me.
After years of abuse, I was able to break free from my controlling, abusive husband in May with the help of a local domestic abuse resource center. Since then, I’ve been rebuilding my life from the ground up—working hard to regain my strength, my career, and my independence.
Unfortunately, my ex is doing everything in his power to drag me down. He’s fighting me at every step in the divorce process, discrediting me, and even charging me for bills that aren’t mine. The legal fees are piling up, and I’m doing everything I can to make ends meet, but it’s been incredibly difficult.
To add to the stress, we’ve been dealing with housing issues. The house I secured for us was found to be contaminated with lead, and the landlord failed to address the health risks, despite knowing about them. We’ve since been given an opportunity to move to a safer, better home in the town where my kids were born, and where their school is just a short walk away. It’s the fresh start we need—but we need help with the attorney fees to keep pushing forward in the fight for my freedom and the safety of my children.
I’m asking for your support to cover the cost of a retainer for a new attorney so we can continue the fight against the abuse and give my children the peaceful, loving environment they deserve. If you can contribute—whether it’s $5, $10, or more—it would mean the world to us.
I know I’m not alone in this fight, and your support will help us keep going. Thank you for being a part of this journey toward healing, freedom, and a better future.
With love and gratitude, Cass
Hello. I'm a homeless guy working a unionized min wage job that has until New Years to get a place or be out of the shelter I’m in. If anyone can help me at all that'd be swell. I can't sustain the monthly apartment rent. I'm seeking a $700 apartment which do come up and I do have savings I just need a speed boost.
Please and thank you anyone that can't help me. https://gofund.me/d640ea97
I'm setting this fundraiser for some dear friends, and one of our own, the Lamb family. If you have spent ANY time at the Tri City Little League field in the past 5 years, you likely know Jerison. He's coached many teams and is always there supporting his boys, Gunner, Jace, and Ryder.
On September 30, the unthinkable happened. After a month of migraines that they figured were caused my stress, exhaustion, and just day to day life, Jerison woke up from a nap, unable to see. After being rushed to the hospital the doctors found a grade 4 tumor on his brain which was later confirmed to be Stage 4 Gliobastoma.
While this is a life altering diagnosis, they are choosing to focus on the positives. On Oct 7, Jerison underwent brain surgery where the doctors were able to remove all visible traces of the tumor! Surgery doesn’t come without its side effects though and Jerison is currently visually impaired. He has a field cut on his left side as well as a lower field cut and his eyes are learning to work together again. They are hopeful that it will come back but time will tell.
They have quite a journey on the horizon with radiation, chemotherapy, and electrotherapy (Optune). He has a very experienced team of doctors and we are confident in their treatment plan. They are determined to show cancer that this family will not go down without a fight and are optimistic about the plan ahead.
This is where we come in. On top of the cancer diagnosis and Jerison being unable to work for the foreseeable future, They JUST had a baby boy, Calum, on Nov 2. I'd love to surround this family with what they need most. Love, prayers, positive vibes, and good thoughts. I'd also like to be help to help relieve the financial burden of reduced income while this is going on. All funds will go directly to the Lamb family to help with medical expenses (he has treatment multiple days a week) in addition to any other financial needs that arise while they are focusing everything they have on their new baby and the fight that lies ahead.
Hey friends. Our cat, Jett, was recently diagnosed with a form of cancer (still tbd,) she just went in for surgery today to extract a large portion of her colon to try and save her life. She's currently staying overnight at the vet in recovery. This news has hit us like a truck, we knew something was going on but not to this degree. We were told it was in the early stages by another vet and it seems as though that was incorrect.
Jett is quite literally the sweetest cat I have ever met, this is honestly an incredibly hard thing to post and ask for. She's my partner's first cat so this has been extra hard. She and her brother survived an Iowa winter and just turned up on someone's porch one day, she's an incredibly strong cat even if she is a freaky little nerd.
The cost of the surgery, her chemotherapy medication, and prior medical bills will total $8,000+. Frankly, we can't afford it but we need to do everything we can to try and help her.
She's not here right now so I can't take a verification photo with her, but here is a photo of she and I along with just a selfie with my username... And some bonus cat tax.
Here are two of her bills (so far.) [1] [2]
If you're able to help us out or share our GoFundMe elsewhere, I'd be so grateful.
Hi. I am posting this link on behalf of my friends in the US. The campaign is a bit old but unfortunately their situation hasn't changed much. They are the DM and a player of my online dnd group. They are both trans so with whats going on right now in the states they are not doing great. They did find a old savings account with a small amount a while ago. With the savings account I believe they've at least gotten their car driveable. Unfortunately they've both lost the jobs that they was working at. With the election results Kristie's partner has also been very depressed over the past week. I don't think she's even got out of bed the last three days. They're at least been managing to keep their heads above water so far but Im not sure how well future prospects look.
Ive donated what I could but I'm back full time studying engineering so I don't have much to spare. I want to help more but I live in Canada so I think sharing this is about the best i can do. Ive shared this among family but nothing really came of it so this time I'm going to try other friends and strangers. Any donations, advice, or organizations i can direct them to would be very much appreciated.
Hello, Looking to raise funds after my car was towed away while I was just sleeping in it. I am a doordash driver and have no way of getting back all my belongings, and home/car, without asking for help. My vehicle gets more expensive to get by the day and I believe I only have a limited time to do so! Appreciate all and any help, Thanks. 😀❤️
Hello reddit I need help getting out of a bad situation and relocating to a safe place, due to restrictions I can't go into much detail but essentially where I am now doesn't feel safe for me and need some kind of help getting reestablished elsewhere.
Please and thank you, and stay safe!
Hi, my name is Fae, and I've been in IT for close to 20 years. I used to work for a non-profit that unfortunately became corrupt and dropped the ball on the mission, leaving our entire region without alternative access to computers and broadband access by suddenly eliminating the department responsible for community events and engagement. Some IT and NFP professionals and I have been trying to put together a program that will fill the gap left by organizations bailing on our community. Right now, around 40 million electronic devices enter landfills every year in the U.S. alone. Meanwhile, 1.4 million Americans claim they do not have devices they can use to access the internet.
We want to divert e-waste from landfills, refurbish those devices, and then provide them to the community and low to no-cost. This will help students, low-income families and individuals, as well as educational programs and workforce development/unemployment programs. In addition to the devices, we are partnering with local non-profit organizations to provide digital skills training and job up-skilling for tech skills. Once we hit our sustainability mark, we will be using profits to create microgrants to assist other grassroots community groups to accomplish their goals, as well as helping other organizations emulate our model and start the same action in their communities across the nation.
Our problem is that it is nearly impossible to get grant funding as a new non-profit, and costs money to get started as a 501(c)(3) anyway. If we start as an LLC, we can get started faster, and make a sustainable model to not need grant money in the first place. We've spoken with some grant assistance programs anyway in order to get as much advice and insight as possible, as well as a local Small business Development Center. On their advice, we have started a GoFundMe to try and gather the minimum funding necessary to secure our startup loan. We have been at this for over a year so far, and really made some headway with securing partnerships, networking, and preparing documents for filing. The money raised through this GoFundMe campaign will be used to:
Here is a link to the GoFundMe
This is a link to our website where you can find more information about us, what we do and how we plan to do it
Our website contains links to our leadership's LinkedIn profiles, but mine is here for your ease of access. TAG's LinkedIn page for further connection, if interested.
(TAG will NOT ask you for money outside of the gofundme linked on this post.)
If anyone has ANY questions regarding our organization, PLEASE feel free to comment here, or through our website. And if you can't give, at least please share for awareness! Much love, everyone.