GoFundMe, FEMA

GoFundMe donations could impact FEMA assistance for wildfire victims
Thousands of wildfire victims have turned to GoFundMe and other crowdfunding sites to raise money to support themselves or loved ones impacted by the fires. However, those donations could limit monetary assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Amid L.A. fires, more than $100 million has been raised on GoFundMe. Direct donations can have a big impact.
A 93-year-old grandfather lost his Pacific Palisades house — which he’d bought in 1963 with his wife, who recently died — to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, leaving him with only a small suitcase of clothes and not a single personal photo or keepsake.
How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA assistance for LA wildfires
Los Angeles County wildfire victims are turning to GoFundMe to get help quickly. However, the fundraising page may impact what you get from FEMA. Here's what you need to know.
GoFundMe help could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims
Millions are being raised so far for Califorina wildfire victims. But some of those fundraising efforts could actually end up limiting the money is that is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
GoFundMe aid may limit FEMA help, leaving California wildfire victims at crossroads
Crowdfunding for wildfire assistance on a site like GoFundMe can impact how much you’ll potentially receive from FEMA.
Crowdfunding may limit federal funding support for fire victims | Los Angeles Wildfires
Crowdfunding for wildfire assistance on a site like GoFundMe can impact how much wildfire victims potentially receive from FEMA.
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