GoFundMe has started a hub with verified fundraisers related to the Davis fire, which started last Saturday and is now over 50% contained.
One of the fundraisers not in that hub was one which was using at least one previous photo from a GoFundMe from the 2018 Paradise Fire and other fire damage photos not related to the Davis Fire. Even though it's not on the hub, that GoFundMe by Angelina Vasquez is still listed on the website, despite a complaint from a community member and already over $400 given.
Vasquez wrote as an update: "This is a real fundraiser approved already by Red Cross and go fund me. Please don't listen other people. I used fire photos because I couldn't get new ray house yet to take tea actual photos. But it is a real fundraiser. Please donate."
One that has yet to reach its goal of $12,000 but is close and that is verified is for Kathy Fowler, who had just gotten married, and just returned to her home in Washoe Valley before the fire destroyed it.
Here's a recent update: "Kathy and Jon have found a hotel in Virginia City where they are staying with their pups. They are hoping to find an Airbnb where they can stay for a few weeks until they can figure out if they will rent or buy and where they will live..."
The initial message included this: "I am Denise and I have had the pleasure of working with Kathy Fowler for two years. Kathy Fowler is an incredible, hard working compassionate soul who has spent her career in the early education industry.
Two weeks ago, Kathy married her sweetheart, Jon McVety, in their home state of Michigan, and they returned to their home in Washoe Valley last weekend.
Last night Kathy and Jon lost their home to the Davis Creek fire and all of their belongings. Though grateful that they were safe, along with their two dogs, they are left with the burden of trying to rebuild.
Please help, if you can. No gift is too small and it will all be used to help the McVety family get back on their feet and establish a new place to call home."
That GoFundMe can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kathy-and-jon-rebuild-after-fire