Help Support JLR Investigates During YouTube Demonetization
Jonathan Lee Riches / JLR Investigates is facing at least 90 days without YouTube monetization, with no guarantee that his income will be restored after that period.
For years, JLR Investigates has dedicated countless hours to covering missing persons cases, breaking news, court proceedings, and stories that deserve public attention.
Now, he is facing a serious financial setback.
Following the demonetization of his YouTube channel, JLR must wait three months before he is eligible to reapply for monetization. However, being eligible to reapply does not guarantee approval. There is no certainty as to when, or even whether, his channel will begin generating revenue again.
For someone who depends on content creation for a living, this creates a tremendous amount of financial uncertainty. Unfortunately, everyday expenses don't stop simply because the income does.
That's why we're asking the community to come together and help.
This GiveSendGo fundraiser has been established to help JLR maintain financial stability while he works through the monetization process and explores his available options.
How will donations be used?
The majority of donations will go toward everyday living expenses, including housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and other essential financial obligations.
A portion of the funds may also be used toward legal expenses, including obtaining professional legal assistance to address the channel's demonetization and pursue any available remedies.
We are setting our initial fundraising goal at $15,000.
This amount is intended to provide financial assistance with essential living expenses over the coming months, while also allowing for potential legal costs.
We want to be transparent with everyone who chooses to contribute. There is no guarantee that JLR's YouTube monetization will be restored after the initial 90-day waiting period. If his channel remains demonetized beyond that time, or if legal expenses become greater than anticipated, we may need to increase the fundraising goal.
Any decision to raise the goal will be communicated to supporters, along with an explanation of why additional assistance is needed.
Our priority is to help JLR maintain financial stability while the situation is being addressed.
How You Can Help
We recognize that times are financially difficult for many people, and nobody should feel obligated to donate. But JLR has built a community of hundreds of thousands of followers, and even a small contribution from those who are able to help could make an enormous difference.
This is not about guaranteeing that his monetization will be restored. We cannot make that promise. This is about making sure that while the process plays out, he has the support needed to meet his basic financial obligations.
Whether you've followed JLR for years, appreciate the work he does, or simply want to help someone facing an unexpected loss of income, your generosity is sincerely appreciated.
If you can donate, please do. If you cannot, sharing this fundraiser is just as appreciated.
JLR has spent years showing up for his audience. Now we're asking those who are willing and able to show up for him.
Thank you for standing with JLR Investigates.
