How to help: Hurricane Melissa relief

On October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa made landfall, bringing destructive flooding and widespread damage to several Caribbean islands including Jamaica and Haiti. Find where help is needed and donate to verified Hurricane Melissa relief fundraisers today to help those affected continue their recovery.

Our Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified.

Hurricane Melissa

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Donate to verified fundraisers for Hurricane Melissa relief

Donate to one of the verified fundraisers below to help the individuals and families affected.

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    Here are three ways you can help Hurricane Melissa relief:

    1. Donate to a verified fundraiser that supports relief efforts. Our Trust & Safety team has verified the fundraisers on this page and will continue to add verified fundraisers to it as more become available.
    2. Start a certified charity fundraiser for a verified charity or nonprofit organization providing critical support to those affected by Hurricane Melissa.
    3. Start an individual fundraiser for a friend or family member who has been affected by Hurricane Melissa.

    While we accept donations worldwide, only people in supported countries can start fundraisers for their friends and family members affected by Hurricane Melissa. Since GoFundMe cannot send funds directly to locations affected by Hurricane Melissa at this time, you will be personally responsible for withdrawing the funds and transferring them to your beneficiary. Learn more about these requirements.

    If you’re fundraising for loved ones affected by Hurricane Melissa our Trust & Safety team will work with you to understand the delivery of funds to your beneficiary. To help our team complete this process quickly, please include the following in your fundraiser description:

    • Who you’re raising money for
    • Where your beneficiary is located
    • How they will use the funds raised
    • How you will deliver funds to your beneficiary