With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the closure of many small businesses, arts groups and, well, almost everything else, how workers and business owners will stay afloat has been on everyone’s mind.

While the federal government has offered a 75 per cent wage subsidy for employers, a second line of defence has also appeared: Dozens of GoFundMe campaigns have cropped up in support of local businesses and their staff.

The table below is a partial look at some of the ongoing campaigns.

Want to see your own crowdfunding effort included? Fill out the form at the bottom of this story and we’ll have a look.