This chart highlights how different regions are faring in their @gofundme.com wildfire recovery campaigns. Chico, CA: $51M requested, but only 17% funded, reflecting the massive need after the Park Fire. Altadena, CA: Nearly 88% of the goal met, showing strong donor response.
As wildfires become more frequent, families find insurance harder to secure/unaffordable. The CA FAIR Plan offers minimal coverage; many are caught without insurance when disaster strikes. Crowdfunding platforms like @gofundme.com have become a last resort for those left behind by the system.
We've analyzed over 2,200 wildfire campaigns on @gofundme.com as of 1/12/25. If you’re interested in accessing the full dataset and slicing the data further, DM me to get involved. Let’s use this data to amplify these stories and help communities rebuild.