your Gofundme could impact your FEMA payout

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 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
GoFundMe donations could jeopardize FEMA aid
FEMA is warning victims of the California Wildfires that donations to GoFundMe campaigns asking for help to "rebuild" could affect their eligibility for federal aid.
Navigating FEMA Aid: Impact of GoFundMe on Wildfire Relief
In the wake of California's devastating wildfires, many individuals have resorted to GoFundMe campaigns to seek financial help for recovery. However, these well-intentioned efforts could inadvertently result in a decrease in aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
GoFundMe help could limit FEMA assistance for fire victims
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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.
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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.
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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.
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GoFundMe pitfalls
If you’ve been affected by the fires and started a GoFundMe campaign, be aware that it could affect what federal aid you’re ...
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Here's a list of verified GoFundMe accounts to help victims of the Southern California fires
Here's the list of the official verified GoFundMe accounts established to help those impacted by the Southern California ...