A single mother is facing criticism after asking for money through a GoFundMe campaign to buy her dream home.
People called her actions shameless and questioned her decision to seek donations instead of finding a job to support her family.
In her GoFundMe plea, Hoppo shared that she and her four young boys were facing housing difficulties.
She asked for donations to buy two portable buildings and create a stable home on a friend's property.
Hoppo highlighted her goal of ensuring secure housing for her children and mentioned her willingness to contribute by renting the land or assisting in other ways.
The buildings Hoppo wanted to buy had been used as temporary homes before and had basic facilities like electricity, a small kitchen, and a bathroom. They cost $20,000 in total.
With the remaining money, Hoppo hoped to purchase a third building, transport them all, and set them up at the chosen spot.
However, the public response to Hoppo's GoFundMe campaign was largely negative.
Many criticized her for asking for free assistance instead of finding a job to support her family.
Some questioned whether she was aware that any donated money would need to be reported to the government welfare agency, Centrelink.
While some people truly need financial help, others see these campaigns as opportunistic and think that resources should be prioritized for those who are in more dire situations.
I want to do the same. I've entertained the idea as well. Those that say otherwise are liars, one user said.
I have never and will never give to any go fund me, the people that run it are multi millionaires, and I have no intention of making them richer, the second user commented.
If people are willing to donate to her dream then that's their decision! Good luck to her! Another shared.
Some people have a cheek been different if it was to help homeless, someone wrote.
Despite facing criticism, a family member of Hoppo spoke up in her support.
They emphasized the difficult living conditions she and her children were facing and her sincere efforts to find a permanent and safe home.
The relative also mentioned Hoppo's past acts of kindness, such as organizing donations to feed homeless individuals during Christmas.
