Raising funds now make it easier to get help to those impacted by fires this year
A nonprofit charitable partner of GoFundMe is being preemptive in raising money for those impacted by wildfires this year.
GoFundMe.org has launched a general relief fund as families and communities in Washington prepare for the height of wildfire season.
Donations to the 2023 Wildfire Relief Fund will be distributed to individuals in need, as well as community efforts and organizations that are working to help those affected by fires. GoFundMe made the first donation, contributing $12,500.
“Every year at GoFundMe, we see thousands of fundraisers created to help communities impacted by wildfires and the brave first responders who step up to support them,” said Margaret Richardson, chief corporate affairs officer at GoFundMe. “As we prepare for wildfire season, we are proactively raising money to provide immediate and direct help to those who need it.”
The fund can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wildfire-2023-relief-fund
In addition, GoFundMe encourages individual fundraisers to be launched.
The Tunnel 5 Fire in Skamania County that broke out this past weekend is one of the first major fires in Southwest Washington. History has shown that there will be more wildfires in the coming weeks.
During national disasters and other crises, GoFundMe has a team of experts that review fundraisers in an effort to prevent misuse. The team monitors and verifies fundraisers so the communities impacted can receive the trusted support they need, and as quickly as possible. GoFundMe also has a donor protection guarantee, allowing people to donate with a peace of mind.
The Wildfire 2023 Relief Fund states: “While we can’t avoid wildfires, we can prepare … so we are raising money proactively to be able to provide immediate and direct relief.”
The fund is an “easy and central place to give, eliminating the burden of choice for donors,” the fund adds.
Also, GoFundMe notes that it is all about transparency. Check back at the fund’s website to see updates on the distribution of funds.
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