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Yelp, GoFundMe team up to help local businesses

The coronavirus pandemic has threatened many independent restaurants and businesses -- many have had to temporarily close or cut hours and staff due to social distancing. Now, there's a simple way to help them stay above water. The Yelp Foundation and GoFundMe have teamed up so that independent businesses can fundraise and get donations.

Yelp, GoFundMe team up to help local businesses

By: EJ Jimenez

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Yelp and GoFundMe are teaming up to help local businesses as dine-in services are out.

When you open the app, there will be a "donate" option on business's Yelp pages.

Yelp and GoFundMe say they will match up to $1 million dollars in donations. The money will be given in the form of waived advertising fees, free advertising, products and service.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Today, we're announcing a partnership with @GoFundMe to provide a fast and simple way for independent businesses to accept donations through their Yelp pages. Learn more here: https://t.co/AnWElUSuIM. (1/2)
— Yelp (@Yelp) March 24, 2020

This comes just a few days after Yelp announced $25 million in relief for independent local restaurant and nightlife businesses.

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