“GoFundMe can be a great way to cover immediate expenses, but it’s important to know that using it for certain purposes might affect your eligibility for FEMA assistance.” ...

For example, FEMA may be able to help you replace a vehicle that was damaged during the disaster, however, if your GoFundMe clearly states that the funds you’re raising will be used to replace ...

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.

What does FEMA say about platforms like GoFundMe? FEMA assistance — which is not dependent on household income — can help disaster survivors with a wide range of needs, from rental assistance to ...

FEMA grants can't be used to pay for something that's already been paid for, so be careful writing GoFundMe appeals, the agency warns. Image (c) ConsumerAffairs Share ...

Will crowd-funding, GoFundMe affect my chances at FEMA assistance? It isn't likely that you'll be able to receive disaster assistance from FEMA, but there's still a chance.

“For example, FEMA might be able to help you to replace a vehicle that was damaged during the disaster,” the FEMA official continued. “However, if your GoFundMe page clearly states that the ...

New York (CNN) — More than $100 million has been raised for California wildfire victims on GoFundMe so far. But some of those fundraising efforts could actually end up limiting ...