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How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA payout
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.
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).
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 or FEMA? How LA Fire Survivors Can Plan Their Benefits Carefully
FEMA has warned that L.A. fire survivors fundraising for specific expenses through platforms like GoFundMe might hit snags. Here’s what to know.
GoFundMe could interfere with FEMA grants
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
How GoFundMe pages could limit FEMA assistance to wildfire victims
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.
GoFundMe campaign phrasing could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims
Donations from a GoFundMe page could impact how much money people affected by the wildfires receive from FEMA.
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.
Amid L.A. fires, more than $100 million has been raised on GoFundMe. Direct donations can have a big impact.
Stories like these are being shared on GoFundMe — and people are turning out to help: More than $100 million has been raised via the crowdfunding platform in less than a week. The funds directly help families,
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 ...
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FEMA says ‘carefully consider’ GoFundMe campaign phrasing because it can affect disaster aid
GoFundMe has become a quick source for help from the community, but during a disaster, it can impact federal assistance.
How to Get FEMA Help
The agency offers different types of financial assistance after disasters. The fastest is a one-time payment of $770.
L.A. fires: Is that GoFundMe account legit? How to spot scams when helping victims
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GoFundMe pitfalls
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FEMA Reactivates Online Rumor Response Page to Combat Los Angeles Fire Misinformation
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Fire victims can get aid from the feds. How to apply for FEMA and avoid potential scams
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LA County official criticizes GoFundMe for its fees on fire fundraisers: 'We are in a crisis'
A Los Angeles County official went off-script during a Saturday morning press conference to criticize GoFundMe over its fees.