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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.

By: EJ Jimenez

Posted at 6:21 AM, Mar 26, 2020

and last updated 2020-03-26 09:24:07-04

TUCSON, Ariz. — 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.

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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Yelp, GoFundMe team up to help local businesses

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