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Trusted fundraising for those who serve.

For first responders, military, nurses, teachers, their families and their friends. Thousands of fundraisers. Millions raised. Every beneficiary verified.

Who are you raising money for?

MyselfThe money comes to me Someone elseThe money goes to them

Takes about 2 minutes. Our team personally reviews every fundraiser.

Millionsraised for those who serve, their families and their friends
Thousandsof verified fundraisers
$0platform fees, ever
100%of beneficiaries verified before payout

Who we serve

Built for the people who show up.

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Highlighted campaigns

Three fundraisers featured every Monday

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Support The Family of Officer Marc Pinizzotto ✓ Verified
Law Enforcement
Support The Family of Officer Marc Pinizzotto
CA$245,310 raised of CA$100,000
Help Bobby The Brave Fight Leukemia Again ✓ Verified
Law Enforcement
Help Bobby The Brave Fight Leukemia Again
$63,167 raised of $60,000
FDNY Paramedic Jason Dwyer in need ✓ Verified
First Responders
FDNY Paramedic Jason Dwyer in need
$13,757 raised of $15,000

How it works

Three steps. Zero platform fees.

  1. STEP 1

    Create your fundraiser

    About 2 minutes, for yourself or someone else.

  2. STEP 2

    We verify every beneficiary

    Identity confirmed securely with Plaid, so donors give with confidence.

  3. STEP 3

    Funds go straight to the beneficiary

    Paid directly to their bank account through Stripe. No platform fees.

Why trust us

Built by one of their own.

Our founder
Founded by a retired NYPD detective

Robert Garland served 14 years with the NYPD before building the fundraising platform first responders could finally trust.

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