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Tapping the donate button will open up a businesses GoFundMe page. | Image: Yelp
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/24/21192127/yelp-donation-buttonn-gofundme-local-businesses-coronavirus-covid-19
Yelp is adding donate buttons for local businesses, promises to match first $1M
Tapping the donate button will open up a businesses GoFundMe page. | Image: Yelp
You’ll soon be able to donate to local businesses struggling with coronavirus-related closures via their Yelp pages, the company announced today. As well as asking the public for donations, Yelp and GoFundMe are promising to match up to $1 million placed in donations through the service, and they’re working with other companies to contribute to the matching fund over time.
“COVID-19 has made it tough for local businesses and their employees. Share your support in these difficult times by donating,” the message placed on business pages will read, before assuring users that “All proceeds go directly to the business.”
The donation buttons will automatically be added to Yelp pages for a variety of businesses including restaurants, nightlife...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/24/21192127/yelp-donation-buttonn-gofundme-local-businesses-coronavirus-covid-19
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