Results: GoFundMe reports 20% rise in campaigns for basic living expenses
1.
1.
Campaigns for essentials on GoFundMe, including rent and groceries, rose 20% over the past year. Did you do any of the following in 2025?
Created a fundraising campaign for myself
5%
•
129 votes
Created a fundraising campaign for a family member or friend
5%
•
126 votes
Donated to a fundraising campaign
14%
•
340 votes
Not Applicable
78%
•
1942 votes
2.
2.
Are you concerned that fundraising sites are becoming a safety net for basic living expenses? Yes
48%
•
1192 votes
No
20%
•
491 votes
Undecided
33%
•
817 votes
3.
3.
How much responsibility should the government have in addressing the affordability crisis? A lot — it's mainly their job
39%
•
985 votes
Some — but other factors also play a role
33%
•
826 votes
Very little — people should be self-reliant
12%
•
288 votes
Undecided
16%
•
401 votes
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