Nation Dec 09 More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food and housing in 2025, GoFundMe reports By James Pollard, Associated Press
Nation Jan 15 GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories and relief as wildfires burn In an era of constant connection, on-demand expectations, pinpointed preferences and endless customization, browsability and tailoring are second nature. Why not for disaster relief, too?… By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press
Politics Oct 14 Why the Trump campaign's use of online crowdfunding for emergency relief is unusual Never before has a major party's presidential candidate turned to the for-profit company — which usually features desperate appeals for help covering tuition costs or medical bills — to mobilize their base toward outside charitable causes. By James Pollard, Associated Press
Nation Jul 09 Fundraising site will not support lawsuits against Black Lives Matter A lawyer trying to raise money for her lawsuits against Black Lives Matter on behalf of Baton Rouge police officers was rejected by a crowdfunding website. By Kamala Kelkar
Health May 20 In rural Tennessee, a hospital turns to crowdfunding to stay afloat The Copper Basin Medical Center has launched a GoFundMe campaign to try to raise enough money to serve its rural community. It's not going well. By Max Blau, STAT
Jun 11 Federal regulators go after crowdfunding scams on Kickstarter and GoFundMe By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Federal regulators are going after people who raise money online through crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe but don't follow through on their promises. Continue reading