Gabe Wachtel and Colin Enzer created a WhatsApp group to share updates and coordinate cleanup efforts following the devastating Palisades fire, attracting nearly 1,000 members.
Enzer initiated a GoFundMe that exceeded expectations, raising over $120,000 to support cleanup efforts in their devastated community, highlighting the challenges of managing these funds responsibly.
The experience faced by Wachtel, Enzer, and their team underscores the ease of raising funds after tragedies but the complex task of delivering on commitments made to donors.
As they grapple with the best ways to utilize the raised funds, the organizers acknowledge the important lessons learned, stating, 'We're learning as we go.'
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