Keep your home. Let your community give — privately.
When one unexpected expense puts rent at risk, the people who care about you want to give. Create a private request and receive contributions.
Create Your RequestYou're not alone if rent takes more than you can afford.
Any housing-related expense.
Monthly payments when income falls short
First move-in costs for a new place
Electric, gas, water, internet bills
Emergency fixes to stay safe
Deposits, movers, transportation
Temporary lodging in crisis situations
Describe your housing situation. What happened? What do you need? Be honest—people respond to real stories.
Send your request link to family, friends, anyone you trust. This isn't public crowdfunding—you choose who sees it.
As contributions come in, funds are processed by Stripe directly to your bank account or debit card (near-instant).
A public GoFundMe for rent means your landlord, employer, and ex can all find it. Over 50% of renters have struggled to pay rent — you shouldn't have to broadcast it to the internet.
A Better Gift is private crowdfunding — only the people you share the link with can see your request. You pay nothing. Contributions are processed by Stripe directly to your debit card or bank account.
See How We Compare to GoFundMe →Contributions are funds given by your friends and family to support your request. When someone visits your request and contributes, the funds are processed by Stripe directly to your bank account or debit card (near-instant).
You have two options: bank account (~2 business days) or debit card (near-instant). We never hold funds. Choose whatever works best for paying your housing costs.
Completely normal. But housing insecurity affects 50% of renters—you're far from alone. With A Better Gift, you share your situation once and send the request link only to people you choose. No repeated awkward conversations. Many find their loved ones are relieved to finally have a way to give.
Yes, explore all options. Contact 211 for local programs. But government programs often have long waitlists, strict requirements, and limited funding. A Better Gift can work alongside other options—or help when you don't qualify or can't wait.
GoFundMe is public crowdfunding—your campaign is visible to strangers online. A Better Gift is a private crowdfunding platform. You share only with people you trust, there's no public campaign page, no platform fees (you receive 100% of contributions), and fast processing to your bank account or debit card.
Absolutely. Many landlords will work with you on a payment plan if you communicate early. A Better Gift can help you raise the funds faster to fulfill that plan. Being proactive with your landlord AND creating a request is the best approach.
Create a free private request and let the people who care about you give.
Create Your Request — It's FreePrivate crowdfunding for whatever life throws at you.
