Hundreds of GoFundMe pages to help friends, neighbors and even strangers impacted by the L.A.-area fires are being shared online, but the language of their fundraising pages could curb the FEMA aid they receive.
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.
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.
FEMA has warned that L.A. fire survivors fundraising for specific expenses through platforms like GoFundMe might hit snags. Here’s what to know.
As numerous families flock to online fundraising sites such as GoFundMe to raise money for recovery efforts from the Los Angeles wildfires, the Federal Eme
By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits received from another source for the same disaster-related expense, such as replacing a car. Doing so would require individuals to pay back aid received from
Thousands of dollars in donations have been pouring in to help people affected by the California wildfires, much of it through GoFundMe. But the FEMA is warning people that it could limit assistance.
When seeking assistance after the California wildfires, ensure that GoFundMe and FEMA funds are used for different purposes to avoid legal issues.
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“We understand that recovering from a disaster is incredibly challenging, and many people turn to resources like GoFundMe,” said a FEMA official in a posting on social media platform X Tuesday ...
Donations from a GoFundMe page could impact how much money people affected by the wildfires receive from FEMA.