GoFundMe’s 2024 Year in Help report named Rockville as the 23rd most generous city in the U.S., with over 15,000 residents contributing to fundraisers for causes like hurricane relief, Olympic dreams, and local community projects.

Per GoFundMe: “GoFundMe just released its 2024 Year in Help report, celebrating the generosity of individuals and nonprofits worldwide who helped each other throughout the year. With an average of two donations made every second, the report showcases the most generous places globally, significant moments that drove unprecedented help, and trends shaping the future of giving.

GoFundMe named Rockville the 23rd most generous city in the US!

Over 15,000 Rockville residents donated to a GoFundMe this year. Here are some of the fundraisers they supported:

• Honoring the life of beloved football coach at Bullis School, Raymond Butler;

• Sending Sofi Reinoso to the Paris Olympics to compete for Mexico;

• Providing Hurricane Relief to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton through GoFundMe.org;

• Upgrading Hank Dietle’s Tavern to better serve its patrons;

• and Replacing money meant for the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department to buy two new ambulances, after they were scammed.

More than 1.7 million people globally took action to strengthen their communities, with the number of U.S. fundraisers focused on building a “brighter future” more than doubling. In the U.S., fundraising for “essential expenses” quadrupled, while fundraising for “hope” increased by more than 50%.

Across the globe, the GoFundMe community came together in 2024 to address critical needs and champion meaningful causes worldwide:

• Nearly $235 million raised globally for natural disaster relief and recovery efforts

• More than 15,500 donors helped dreams come true for Olympic and Paralympic  athletes and their families.

• More than 42 million donations to individuals

• More than 23 million donations to nonprofits

• Average donation amount on GoFundMe this year: $77

• 1 in 3 GoFundMe donors are repeat donors

• More than 2 million first-time organizers

To view the full 2024 GoFundMe Year in Help report, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/c/gofundme-2024-year-in-help