The City of Oxford and Lafayette County said in a Facebook post that they have established an official monetary donation portal to support recovery efforts for local residents. The post described the portal as a safe and secure way for people who want to help, and provided a link to the fundraising page: https://givebutter.com/lafayettecares.
The portal uses Givebutter, an online fundraising platform commonly used by municipalities, nonprofits and community groups to collect contributions. Officials did not provide additional details in the post about how funds will be distributed or which recovery needs will be prioritized.
Designating a single, official donation channel helps centralize contributions and reduce the risk of fraud, experts say, because it gives donors a clear, verified option rather than relying on informal appeals. Local governments often use vetted platforms to accept monetary assistance after emergencies or community crises.
Residents who want to donate are asked to use the link provided by the city and county. The Facebook post emphasized that this is the only official monetary donation portal for recovery efforts for the citizens of the City of Oxford and Lafayette County.
We will provide more information as it becomes available.
