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Airbnb.org’s mission is to unlock the power of sharing space, resources, and support in times of crisis. Together, Airbnb.org & Airbnb have helped connect over 300,000 people with temporary stays during environmental and humanitarian crises. This has included refugees and asylum seekers fleeing Ukraine and Afghanistan, people displaced by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, people impacted by the fires on Maui, and so many others. Six things to know about Airbnb.org: ✅ The work started under Airbnb's Open Homes program in 2012; it transitioned to Airbnb.org, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in December 2020 ✅ Airbnb.org guests never pay for their Airbnb.org stays. ✅ We work with nonprofits and government agencies who refer guests to Airbnb.org and may provide many other forms of support during a stay. ✅ More than 92,000 Hosts in 189 countries and regions have signed up to be Airbnb.org Hosts. Look for the “Airbnb.org Supporter” badge on their profiles. ✅ Recurring donations from Airbnb Hosts provide a significant portion of our funding. ✅ Airbnb, Inc. covers Airbnb.org’s operational costs, so 100% of donations go toward supporting our nonprofit partners and covering the cost of temporary stays.

We're grateful to be working with the Tejano Center for Community Concerns and Alexander Jewish Family Service, our partners on the front lines serving Houston residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Learn more about their work and how you can help support survivors with emergency housing: https://lnkd.in/gXfjrXvS 

Last week, Hurricane Beryl brought sustained winds of 80 mph to Houston and surrounding areas, causing widespread damage. Thousands of people are entering their second week without power. In response to the hurricane, Airbnb.org is coordinating with the City of Houston and Alexander Jewish Family Service to help people impacted by the storm find free, temporary housing. Airbnb Hosts can help support survivors during this and future disasters by donating a small percentage of their earnings each month to Airbnb.org. 100% of each donation goes toward funding free housing for people in times of crisis. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ge5Wj5MD

Congratulations to the athletes, who will compete across six sports – Para athletics, Para powerlifting, Para table tennis, Para taekwondo, Para triathlon, and wheelchair fencing 🥇 Airbnb.org and our nonprofit partners celebrate the strength and courage of people forced to flee their homes, and help provide support as they rebuild their lives. These athletes are an inspiration and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. We can't wait to cheer them on! International Paralympic Committee https://lnkd.in/gVU9kQsG

This piece by Elizabeth L. T. Moore for the New Haven Register offers an excellent look at the critical role Airbnb.org plays in helping refugees resettle in the US and beyond. Earlier this year, Airnbb.org helped Syrian refugees Zyad and Souzan and their three children find temporary housing in Connecticut when they first moved to the US. Since then, local residents Sue and Mike Sames have worked with Welcome Corps and IRIS: Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services to continue supporting Zyad and Souzan as they transition to their new life, including helping them fill out essential paperwork, enroll the children in school, apply for jobs, and secure permanent housing.

Airbnb.org is proud to partner with IOM - UN Migration to provide temporary housing to refugees and asylum seekers they work with across the globe. Every year in June we join the UNHCR and people around the world to celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay, the international day to honor people forced to flee their homes. This year, we’re spotlighting some of our incredible partners who support refugees and asylum seekers globally.

“Refugees have left many loved ones behind. They’ve left their entire lives behind.” Zyad and his wife Souzan escaped the civil war in Syria to protect their young family. Now they’re rebuilding their lives in the US with the help of their new community. Every year on World Refugee Day we honor all those forced to flee their homes. Zyad and Souzan are among more than 110 million refugees worldwide. Meet their family. www.airbnb.org/refugees #WorldRefugeeDay Welcome Corps IRIS: Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

We’re honored to partner with organizations like HIAS, who work to ensure ALL refugees are truly welcome. Every year on June 20 we join the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and people around the world to celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay, the international day to honor people forced to flee their homes. This year, we’re spotlighting some of our incredible partners who support refugees and asylum seekers globally. 

We’re proud to partner with Church World Service (CWS) in support of their global mission to build a world where there is enough for all. To commemorate World Refugee Day, they’ll be hosting events around the US. Find one near you! https://lnkd.in/gMVhJ2Fy Every year on June 20 we join the UNHCR and people around the world to celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay, the international day to honor people forced to flee their homes. This year, we’re spotlighting some of our incredible partners who support refugees and asylum seekers globally.

Airbnb and Airbnb.org have been proud partners of the International Rescue Committee since 2017. We’re inspired by their work to tell the human stories behind the overwhelming number of people currently displaced—over 120 million worldwide. Every year on June 20 we join the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and people around the world to celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay, the international day to honor people forced to flee their homes. This year, we’re spotlighting some of our incredible partners who support refugees and asylum seekers globally.