Airbnb.org supporting people impacted by tornadoes in Kentucky

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To help residents who had been displaced from their houses by current tornadoes that devastated elements of Kentucky, Airbnb.org has been working with United Approach of Kentucky to supply free, emergency housing. Stays are free for company and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of donors.

The way it works

Airbnb.org works with native organizations to assist determine these in best want of emergency housing. Airbnb.org has been partnering with United Way of Kentucky, who identifies residents in want of short-term housing and helps to attach them to Airbnb.org stays. Impacted residents can name 211 in Kentucky to be taught extra about obtainable assets.  

Earlier this 12 months, Airbnb.org partnered with United Approach of Kentucky and Kentucky Emergency Management to supply free emergency housing to greater than 500 individuals who had been displaced by floods throughout the state.

Airbnb.org is a nonprofit group based by Airbnb that connects folks to emergency housing in occasions of disaster. Airbnb.org makes use of the Airbnb platform to attach individuals who want a spot to stick with Airbnb hosts prepared to share theirs. 100% of all donations go on to offering emergency housing in occasions of disaster. Since its founding in 2020, Airbnb.org has offered 1.6 million nights of free, short-term housing to greater than 250,000 folks.

Airbnb.org has additionally just lately provided free, short-term housing to folks displaced by wildfires in Los Angeles, Jasper, Canada, Hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida, floods in Brazil, and the earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula. 

Word: Airbnb.org doesn’t supply housing on to people right now. Impacted residents can name 211 in Kentucky to be taught extra about obtainable assets. 

assist

These occupied with providing discounted stays to folks impacted by the tornadoes in Kentucky can visit Airbnb.org for extra info on how to enroll to host. Airbnb waives all service charges for Airbnb.org hosts and company. Hosts who signal as much as share their house by way of Airbnb.org obtain harm safety and legal responsibility insurance coverage with AirCover for every reserving.

You too can help folks impacted by the tornadoes and different crises by donating to Airbnb.org. 100% of donations go towards offering emergency housing.