Invisible by Default: What You Won’t See on GoFundMe
When a crisis hits, and a social safety net is nowhere to be found, many turn to the crowdfunding platform, GoFundMe. The site says it has raised over $9 billion since it launched eleven years ago, and that it has received 120 million donations from across the world.
As a result, the for-profit company has benefitted from a celebratory narrative that it’s a great equalizer. Experiencing a health crisis? Mounting medical bills? Unable to pay rent? Just launch a campaign and a crowd of friends—and even strangers—will help you out. So, when COVID-19 hit, a ton of people hopped on the platform with these same hopes in mind. At the time, people were dying. Many were struggling financially.
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Aug 12, 2021
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Subject Area
- Safety, Security, Finances, & Personal Planning
- Information, Referral, & Advocacy
- Funding Development
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Audience
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Funders
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
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