GoFundMe

This is a platform that takes people's hard earned money and won't release it to the original organizers. Instead of automatically refunding the millions of dollars to the donors they are giving the money to another organization that against the donors wishes. Please don't waste your time and energy with this company because they will screw you in the end. Horrible experience. Please use another crowd funding platform.

They politically pick and choose who gets to use their service. If someone in " their"
Eyes is the victim then their service is allowed to be used. Very Very inconsistent…. In some cases Convicted Felons get to have an account and i other case a True victim is denied service this happens all the time. Would Never Ever use such a biased service…. Would never ever donate a penny through this service. So many other more honest, transparent and consistent services out their that do exactly the the same thing. In recent cases you have the Accused to be allowed an account but not the victim. And in most cases if their are politics involved your company picks a view point/side and that person is allowed service while the other is not…

I had used GoFundMe in the past, I am a spinal patient, and had forgotten the phone number that had been used to set up the first account when I was initially injured as a friend needed to help me with that back then. Customer support quickly and easily got me past that hurdle and allowed me to set up the withdrawals on my account so I could be back on track with receiving funds donated.
It's terrible that we have to rely on an outside source like this for funding for our medical needs, but it's good to know that there's a team of professional people that are there to help us when we need it.

Bill Kraemer
Uninsured Musician, and Spinal Stenosis Patient

This seems to be the best way to collect money for a cause when needed however, I didn't know that a tip would be added to my donation by GoFundMe. I did question the tipping process because the person donating doesn't know about it until they receive a receipt. Customer Service was quick to respond to my email and refunded the tip amount but I believe it would be better to market this part of donating so the customer would have a choice.

As a family that has faced challenges and the lows & joys that can bring we have used Go Fund Me - We were able to use the service without any problems or issues. We recently were reviewing our online presence and realized that our Go Fund Me site was still available and felt that it was no longer necessary and didn't want confusion or issues to arise, so we reached out to the company to see if it can be taken down or made unavailable. We were blown away with the customer service we received, not only with the courtesy but the efficiency in how this was handled. The customer service handled it beyond our expectations and we were extremely happy and wish that all customer service in other companies was handled even half as well. Thanks again for such a great experience with your company.

They do not represent Freedom. They are a far left leaning organization that tried to steal money from an honest cause. They will be left in the ash heap of history along with Trudeau. I support Freedom for all, and they do not.

I started a Go Fund Me campaign for some friends who lost their entire business and livelyhood to arson. Not understanding the difference it made as to which currency the campaign was "filed" under, I ended up having to start a new campaign with a different currency in order for my friends to collect. I had an entire team at Go Fund Me assisting me throughout the transition from one campaign to another, literally around the clock! I have never come across this level of customer service. It truly was/is exemplary and many businesses could learn a lot from the Go Fund Me teams!

My attempts to raise the funds needed for a vision enhancing device, has floundered to a crawl. I know this is my first request, to reach my goal of $3,000; has fallen so short from my goals.
I understand how financially most friends and family are, and I do not show dissapointment, that my goals have not been met. All I can say, is thank you, and appreciate your help. May hope and generosity, fill others to help my cause.

Thank you everyone!

Raul M

I was a bit hesitant at first but when I seen all the reviews and how it actually helped people in times of need and struggles. I had to take my chances. When it comes to education it can be costly and having to pay fees for two high school teens at the same time was a burden to come up with the money. I didn't raise the full goal but was able to pay for them to at least get their laptops and pay a few of the other fees. With gofundme I was able to get the help without having to be embarrassed or ask for loans from people. I recommend this to those with real struggles.