Throughout Florida, neighborhood organizations are making a long-lasting influence. From the coastal cities of Palm Seaside County to the colourful neighborhoods of Miami, these organizations are on the coronary heart of strengthening native communities, creating financial alternatives, and making certain Floridians have entry to the assets they should thrive.
The newest recipients of the Airbnb Community Fund donations do exactly that and extra, and we’re proud to be directing almost $200,000 to help organizations in Florida which are championing new pathways to financial empowerment—one of many key situation areas recognized by the Airbnb Host Advisory Board as necessary to the worldwide host neighborhood.
This 12 months’s Florida recipients embody:
- The WOW Center, a corporation devoted to serving to adults with developmental disabilities lead extra unbiased lives by means of instructional applications, coaching, and advocacy.
- Veterans Florida, which offers help, applications, and assets for navy veterans transitioning again to civilian life.
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, which works to construct, restore, and furnish low-income housing throughout Palm Seaside County.
These nonprofit organizations shared how the Airbnb Neighborhood Fund donations will help their work.
“This donation from Airbnb is making a long-lasting influence on the WOW Heart and the people we serve. It permits us to create new alternatives for adults with developmental disabilities to develop their abilities, develop in independence, and construct significant connections inside our neighborhood. This donation doesn’t simply change at the moment; it shapes a brighter tomorrow for all who’re a part of the WOW household.”
—Alejandra Argudin, Chair of the WOW Heart Board of Administrators
“I’m inspired by the help offered to The WOW Heart, an important group that empowers adults with developmental disabilities. This help will assist broaden entry to essential assets and alternatives, enabling people to thrive. It’s encouraging to see investments in organizations that make a significant influence in our neighborhood, together with this help by means of Airbnb’s Neighborhood Fund.”
—Daniel Perez, Speaker of the Florida Home of Representatives
“This donation helps the Veterans Florida mission to supply profession, SkillBridge, and entrepreneurship assets and coaching for separating and retiring servicemembers, veterans, members of the Guard and Reserves, and their spouses all through Florida. Help from the Airbnb Neighborhood Fund is vastly appreciated and can go a great distance offering extra alternatives for veterans and their households within the state with the nation’s second highest veteran inhabitants.“
—Joe Marino, Government Director of Veterans Florida
Supporting Florida communities and causes
Launched in 2020, the Airbnb Neighborhood Fund goals to straight help native communities and the individuals who stay there. In its fourth 12 months, the Airbnb Neighborhood Fund is about to distribute $8.5 million to over 160 organizations throughout communities in over 30 international locations the place Airbnb operates.
As in earlier years, Airbnb Neighborhood Fund recipients are chosen in collaboration with native hosts, who play an integral position in figuring out focus areas and organizations that make a significant influence of their communities. By leveraging the insights and experiences of hosts, we assist make sure that funding is directed towards organizations addressing urgent native wants. In Florida, the Airbnb Palm Seaside Host Membership helped choose Habitat for Humanity of Better Palm Seaside County as one of many Neighborhood Fund recipients.
“The price of residing has skyrocketed in Palm Seaside County since 2020. We as Airbnb hosts need to guarantee individuals in Palm Seaside County have an reasonably priced, secure place that they will name dwelling, whereas sustaining a stability of housing choices that create a sustainable, livable neighborhood for all. Habitat for Humanity of Better Palm Seaside County is on the forefront of efforts to broaden reasonably priced housing to those that want it most.”
—Jana Rodriguez, Airbnb host in Palm Seaside County
The Neighborhood Fund recipients’ deal with financial empowerment builds on Airbnb’s work in Florida the place Airbnb stays an financial lifeline for a lot of residents. In keeping with a 2024 survey of hosts in Florida, 67 p.c of hosts say internet hosting on Airbnb permits them to satisfy the rising value of residing, whereas 44 p.c verify internet hosting has helped them keep of their dwelling.
To be taught extra concerning the Airbnb Neighborhood Fund and this 12 months’s recipients, go to the Airbnb Community Fund.
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