“Thousands and Thousands” of Angelenos Apply to Airbnb’s Free Temporary Housing Program
Airbnb revealed on Wednesday that it’s collaborating with 211 LA, a non-profit organization offering health, human, and social services to Los Angeles County residents, to offer free temporary housing to people displaced by the fires in various communities across L.A. County. Since 2012, Airbnb has been providing this service, starting with a host in Brooklyn who opened her home to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. In 2020, Airbnb.org was founded as a non-profit extension of Airbnb.com, focusing on temporary housing solutions for disaster victims worldwide. Previous aid provided by Airbnb.org includes assistance for people forced to flee their homes due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton in September and October 2024, as well as those affected by the Maui wildfires in 2023.