Ohio Train Derailment: How to Help

On February 3, 2023 a freight train in East Palestine, Ohio, carrying harmful chemicals derailed and exploded, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. The GoFundMe community is coming together to help people raise money to rebuild, purchase emergency supplies, and offset medical expenses. Donate to verified East Palestine train derailment fundraisers to help today. Our Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified. 

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Verified fundraisers for Ohioans affected by the East Palestine train derailment

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