In a continued effort to assist these affected by the latest wildfires in Los Angeles, Airbnb is contributing $1 million in Airbnb credit to the LA County Federation of Labor to offer free, emergency housing to union members who’ve been displaced by the fires.
The LA County Federation of Labor represents over 800,000 members throughout greater than 300 affiliated union and labor organizations in Los Angeles County. Airbnb will work with Labor Community Services, the nonprofit arm of the LA County Federation of Labor, to determine members who’ve been displaced by the fires and are in most want of housing assist. Members will then obtain Airbnb credit to ebook free, short-term stays that finest meet their wants.
“Our members are the spine of Los Angeles’ labor drive. Ensuring they’ve a protected place to remain is crucial to the County’s total restoration. We’re very grateful to Airbnb for his or her assist of our members and the larger Los Angeles group throughout this difficult time.”
—Yvonne Wheeler, President, LA County Federation of Labor
“Airbnb has confirmed itself to be an unbelievable drive for good in Los Angeles following the wildfires. With so lots of our members displaced from their properties, this extra assist from Airbnb is crucial to our group’s ongoing restoration.”
—Norma Lopez, Govt Director, Labor and Neighborhood Companies
“Our members have confronted vital challenges within the wake of the wildfires, and Airbnb’s dedication to offer emergency housing is a testomony to the power of solidarity in our group. This assist will enable our members to give attention to rebuilding their lives with out the instant fear of discovering a spot to remain.”
—Chris Griswold, President, Teamsters Joint Council 42
“The generosity proven by Airbnb in providing housing assist for our displaced members is invaluable. It demonstrates a dedication to the working households of Los Angeles throughout their time of want.”
—Gus Corona, Enterprise Supervisor, IBEW Native 18
“Our union stands united in assist of our members who’ve confronted unimaginable loss as a result of wildfires. Airbnb’s beneficiant dedication to offer emergency housing is an important lifeline for these in want. Collectively, we might help our group rebuild and get well.”
—Kathy Finn, President, UFCW 770
Airbnb’s ongoing assist of Airbnb.org’s response to the wildfires in Los Angeles
Shortly after the wildfires broke out, Airbnb supported Airbnb.org, a nonprofit group based by Airbnb, in providing free, emergency housing for at least 25,000 people impacted by the fires — a aim it surpassed final week. Airbnb continues to assist Airbnb.org’s ongoing efforts to assist 1000’s of individuals in Los Angeles who nonetheless want short-term housing.
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