GoFundMe Raises $1M for Verified Milwaukee Flood Fundraisers

In response to the historic flooding in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin caused by a 1,000-year flood event, GoFundMe has launched a centralized Wisconsin Flood Relief Hub featuring verified fundraisers to support affected individuals, families, and small businesses. The hub includes fundraisers that have undergone a thorough review process to ensure legitimacy, with funds directed toward immediate needs such as temporary housing and debris removal, as well as long-term rebuilding efforts. Over $1 million has already been raised nationwide for flood relief, with contributions also supporting local nonprofits including Milwaukee Public Schools, United Way, the American Red Cross, Feeding America, the Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity. Donors are protected by GoFundMe’s Giving Guarantee, which offers full refunds in rare cases of misuse. Authorities continue to assess the damage, and federal officials are preparing for a potential presidential disaster declaration requested by Wisconsin's governor. The relief hub remains updated as new verified fundraisers are added, encouraging widespread community support through donations and sharing on social media.