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Donate to Help Restore SHARE Center After Water Damage, organized by Jill Anderson

In late January 2025, the SHARE Center experienced water damage from a faulty fire suppression system, which resulted in damage to the building and displacement of its consumers. The SHARE Center is a Day facility for unhoused and under-housed people to receive community services, stay warm, eat, shower, and live. About 200 customers were impacted by the incident, and about 100 meals per day were served to consumers elsewhere in the community for that period of time. Find details about the SHARE Center here. The sprinkler water mainly caused temporary mess. City inspections were needed to deem once again permit occupancy, which has happened. Some damage to walls and ceilings was caused, however, the deductible was barely exceeded. That means, if an insurance claim is made, the price of insurance for the building will likely increase. Therefore, the SHARE Center is asking the community to supply funding to repair drywall, etc. in an effort to keep the cost of insurance low. A second crisis, the closing of the overnight shelter, has created a cost burden for the SHARE Center, which has transformed into an overnight shelter during the Polar Vortex and extreme cold events in January. Staffing costs have been $4000 and another $1000 has been spent to house families overnight (away from the general population to keep kids safe). Please consider donating to this cause. Our community deserves sustainable, high quality care for our unhoused neighbors. Share your time, talent or treasure with the SHARE Center to help us reach that vision. (This fundraiser is at the request of the SHARE Center and its Executive Director, and was created by community volunteer Jill Anderson. Any questions can be directed to the Share Center ED Robert Elchert at (269) [phone redacted]. Special shout outs to Jaimie Fales, First Congregational Church and the Battle Creek Community Foundation for leading the charge to support our unhoused friends these last few weeks.) Read more

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Why GoFundMe Articles and URLs Appear on Our Website and How We Support Other GoFundMe Campaigns

At LFEBridge Foundation, we are dedicated to creating a platform where individuals and organizations can maximize their fundraising efforts. As part of our commitment to supporting a wide range of causes, we incorporate articles and URLs from GoFundMe into our website. Here’s why you might see GoFundMe content on our site, how it benefits the fundraising community, and our relationship with GoFundMe:

1. Amplifying Reach for Fundraising Campaigns

Increased Visibility: By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our platform, we help increase the visibility of various fundraising campaigns. This additional exposure can attract more donors and supporters, helping campaigns achieve their goals more quickly.
Cross-Promotional Opportunities: Highlighting campaigns from GoFundMe allows us to support a broader spectrum of causes and connect with a wider audience. This cross-promotion benefits both the campaign organizers and potential donors looking for causes to support.

2. Supporting Campaign Growth

Advertising and Promotion: We understand the importance of visibility in successful fundraising. By showcasing GoFundMe campaigns, we provide an advertising platform that helps these campaigns reach potential donors who might not have discovered them otherwise.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with GoFundMe and featuring their campaigns on our site strengthens the fundraising ecosystem, ensuring that worthwhile causes receive the attention and support they deserve.

3. Expanding Donor Networks

Broader Donor Base: Featuring a variety of campaigns from different platforms helps diversify and expand the donor base. This means more people can learn about and contribute to a variety of causes, ultimately driving higher engagement and donations.
Enhanced Outreach: By integrating GoFundMe content, we help campaigns tap into new networks and communities, broadening their reach and potential impact.

How We Help Other GoFundMe Campaigns Grow

1. Featured Campaigns Section

Highlighting Noteworthy Campaigns: We have a dedicated section on our website where we feature noteworthy GoFundMe campaigns. This not only gives these campaigns a spotlight but also encourages visitors to explore and contribute to them.
Rotating Features: To ensure a diverse range of campaigns get visibility, we regularly rotate the featured campaigns. This continuous update keeps the content fresh and engaging for our audience.

2. Social Media Promotion

Sharing Across Platforms: We share selected GoFundMe campaigns on our social media channels to reach a broader audience. Our followers, in turn, can share these posts, amplifying the reach even further.
Engagement Strategies: Utilizing effective engagement strategies, such as storytelling and compelling visuals, we enhance the appeal of these campaigns, driving more traffic and donations.

3. Email Newsletters

Campaign Highlights: Our email newsletters often include highlights of impactful GoFundMe campaigns. By doing so, we bring these causes directly to the inboxes of our subscribers, encouraging more people to get involved and donate.
Donor Updates: We keep our donors informed about the progress and success of the campaigns they have supported, fostering a sense of community and continued engagement.

LFEBridge Foundation's Independence

It’s important to clarify that LFEBridge Foundation is an independent entity and is not part of or affiliated with GoFundMe. While we feature and support GoFundMe campaigns on our site, we operate as a separate foundation dedicated to collecting donations for various causes, similar to GoFundMe. Many of these causes are displayed on our website to provide donors with a wide range of options to support.

Conclusion

By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our website, LFEBridge Foundation supports a wide array of fundraising campaigns, helping them gain the visibility and donations they need to succeed. Through our promotional efforts and strategic partnerships, we aim to create a robust and supportive environment for all fundraising initiatives.

For more information on how we support fundraising campaigns or to explore featured campaigns, visit https://LFEBridge.com or contact us at support@lfebridge.com.

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