On July 18th, an apartment fire broke out in River Ridge, Louisiana forcing 30 residents out of their homes. To support those affected, we are working with local nonprofit, VIA LINK, Inc. to offer free, emergency housing to displaced residents. You can learn more about our response here: https://lnkd.in/e8mEkmEm
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Airbnb.org connects people to emergency housing in times of crisis.
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Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization founded by Airbnb that connects people to emergency housing in times of crisis. Airbnb.org uses the Airbnb platform to connect people who need a place to stay with Airbnb hosts willing to share theirs. 100% of all donations go directly to providing emergency housing in times of crisis, making all Airbnb.org stays completely free. Since its founding in 2020, Airbnb.org has provided 1.6 million nights of free, temporary housing to more than 250,000 people across 134 countries.
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One year ago, wildfires in Jasper, Canada forced 25,000 people to evacuate and destroyed 30% of structures in the charming mountain town. Roie was among those displaced by the disaster. She’d moved to Jasper in January 2024 to work and live with her sister’s family, but the fires destroyed their home. She found free, emergency housing through Airbnb.org and stayed with local Superhost Jelly for a month. During that time, she regained a sense of normalcy and made plans to rebuild with her sister. Wildfire season is underway. Learn how you can help people like Roie when disasters happen at https://lnkd.in/g8Pwd7c7.
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Our local partner, All Hands and Hearts, shared the video below with us this week from Skylyn whose family received free, emergency housing through Airbnb.org in Central Texas. Learn more about the response and how to get and give help here: https://lnkd.in/e3F6FQXv
The water rose faster than anyone expected. On July 5, Skylyn was asleep in her home in Liberty Hill, Texas, when a sheriff came to warn her family about nearby flooding. At first, they didn’t realize the severity of the situation, as flooding is rare in their community, until a relative arrived and urged them to evacuate immediately. They managed to get to safety, but their home was badly damaged and is now uninhabitable until repairs can be made. Through our partnership with Airbnb.org, we’ve helped survivors of the floods like Skylyn during some of the most terrifying and uncertain moments of their lives, offering safe, emergency housing.
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Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the devastating flooding in central Texas. To support those affected, Airbnb.org is working with nonprofit organization All Hands and Hearts, as well as state and local officials, to offer free, emergency housing to both displaced residents and first responders. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of donors. State and local partners are helping identify those in need of temporary housing and connecting them with Airbnb.org to secure a stay that meets their needs. Learn more about the response and how to get and give help here: https://lnkd.in/e3F6FQXv
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Today, we’re sharing a new video about how families can celebrate moments big and small in the comfort of a home after being displaced by a disaster. Airbnb.org has provided free emergency housing for more than 250,000 people around the world and in times of crisis, the comforts of home can make all the difference. Learn more at airbnb.org/homeliveson.
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I recently traveled across Southeast Asia to strengthen Airbnb.org’s disaster response partnerships and meet with our community of hosts. In Selangor, I met with YB Ng Suee Lim, Selangor’s Tourism and Local Government Minister, about our Putra Heights fire response. Thanks to strong local collaboration, Airbnb.org provided free emergency housing for 116 families. This resulted in over 2,400 nights of Airbnb.org stays. We talked about how Airbnb.org could support future emergencies. I also had the pleasure of meeting Amirul, a dedicated host in Selangor, and longtime partners Ken & Eunice from HostPlatform—both of whom continue to support Airbnb.org’s mission. In Bangkok, I connected with the Governor Chadchart Sittipunt to reflect on Airbnb.org’s response in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. Together, we visited with local hosts who opened their homes to evacuees after the earthquake, and experienced their warmth and hospitality firsthand. These conversations and partnerships reinforced a clear truth: our strength lies in real people willing to open their doors in crisis. The incredible generosity of our donors and hospitality of hosts—echoed across both cities—are the true driving force behind Airbnb.org's impact. Thank you to every host and leader who makes this possible. I’m confident that together, Airbnb.org can help communities in their toughest moments.
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Airbnb.org was founded to help communities in times of crisis. Since the wildfires began in Los Angeles, Airbnb.org has provided emergency housing to more than 23,000 people forced from their homes. Today, we’re deepening our commitment to the region by supporting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles' work to rebuild homes, perform critical repairs, and remediate smoke damage for the thousands of Angelenos impacted by the wildfires earlier this year. https://lnkd.in/g652k2-A
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From the other side of the country, Loren Benn, the eldest of seven, evacuated her family from the Eaton fires – including her father who has a pulmonary disease and is on oxygen. Hours later, the family learned their parents’ home, their grandmothers’ home, and their brothers’ home had burned. Through Airbnb.org, Loren and her 9 family members were able to stay together, cook a home-made meal, and lean-on each for support as they found a new permanent housing solution. Hear the Benn’s family story at airbnb.org/bennfamily
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An update on some of our responses across the U.S. South and Midwest and where people who have been affected can reach out for access to free, emergency housing through Airbnb.org.
Flooding and tornadoes are displacing families across the U.S. South and Midwest – and Airbnb.org is stepping in to help. In just the past few weeks, Airbnb.org has supported emergency housing efforts in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas – connecting people to free, emergency stays near their schools, workplaces, and communities. As extreme weather events continue to displace families, Airbnb.org has responded to more than 18 disasters this year alongside local partners. If you or someone you know has been affected, here’s where to find help: --Arkansas: We are working with United Way of Northeast Arkansas to identify households most in need. --Indiana: Please contact United Way of Greater Cincinnati at 211 --Kentucky: Please contact United Way of Kentucky at 211 --Ohio: Please contact United Way of Greater Cincinnati at 211 --Tennessee: Please contact United Way of West Tennessee at 211 Emergency stays are fully funded by Airbnb.org and our generous community of donors, with 100% of donations going directly to people in need. You can learn more or get involved by visiting airbnb.org.
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Eshele is a therapist who grew up in Altadena, CA, where she’s also raised her 11-year-old son, Brayden. She, her mother, and her two sisters all lost their homes in the wildfires. While staying in emergency housing for free through Airbnb.org, Eshele continued working to provide mental health services to her community, and Brayden was able to continue his dance classes. “Being in this space has allowed me to breathe, and rest, and know that I’m protected and taken care of,” Eshele said. Watch Eshele and Brayden’s story and learn more about them at https://lnkd.in/d5QvnsvQ. In partnership with 211 LA, Airbnb.org has provided free emergency housing to 21,000 LA residents displaced by the wildfires and is continuing to offer support.