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GoFundMe takes down fundraising campaigns for alleged Ukrainian refugee murderer

GoFundMe takes down fundraising campaigns for alleged Ukrainian refugee murderer

GoFundMe announced the removal of several fundraising campaigns set up for DeCarlos Brown Jr., who is accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company clarified that its terms strictly forbid fundraising for legal defenses of individuals facing serious criminal charges, particularly violent crimes. As a result of this policy, […]

Ukrainian refugee dies in Charlotte prompting a $12K GoFundMe effort

Ukrainian refugee dies in Charlotte prompting a $12K GoFundMe effort

A Ukrainian woman who left her home country to escape the ongoing conflict was tragically stabbed to death in Charlotte on Friday, according to local police. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska. In the wake of her passing, a GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to support Zarutska’s family, which has already gathered […]

Burger King worker Mykale Baker, who assisted colleagues after graduating, showed a deep sense of responsibility, according to his sister — as GoFundMe approaches $200K

Burger King worker Mykale Baker, who assisted colleagues after graduating, showed a deep sense of responsibility, according to his sister — as GoFundMe approaches $200K

Doing the right thing often comes with its own rewards. Micakele Baker gained attention after celebrating her high school graduation with her coworker at Burger King. In her cap and gown, she didn’t hesitate to hop behind the counter to assist, always prioritizing others, as her sister proudly noted. “I don’t think he truly realizes […]

GoFundMe campaigns raise more than $100 million for LA fire victims

More than $100 million has been donated to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires through a GoFundMe campaign, a popular crowdfunding platform that verifies all accounts to protect against fraud. A company spokesperson said the large outflow of funds will directly support families, communities and businesses affected by the fires, and support local relief efforts […]

GoFundMe for fired DNC staffers is mocked into sweet oblivion on social media

A fundraising page for a former Democratic National Committee staffer is being mocked and ridiculed by critics on social media. The DNC employees union was furious that the committee fired many employees with little notice or severance packages after the campaign raised and spent more than $1 billion to lose entire branches of the federal […]