SAN FRANCISCO—To support those impacted by recent flooding in central Texas, Airbnb.org—a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis—is working with nonprofit organization All Hands and Hearts, state and local officials, and local nonprofits to offer free, emergency housing to both displaced residents and first responders. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of donors.
Airbnb.org works with local organizations to help identify those in greatest need of emergency housing. All Hands and Hearts, state and local officials, and other nonprofits are identifying central Texas residents most in need of temporary housing and referring them to Airbnb.org. Impacted individuals are then granted credits from Airbnb.org to book an Airbnb stay that meets their needs—often close to their workplaces, schools, or support networks. Airbnb.org is also providing emergency housing to first responders and those with missing family members who need to stay closer to search and rescue operations.
“In the wake of the devastating flooding in Kerr County, the need for safe, immediate housing is urgent,” says Nate Mook, CEO, All Hands and Hearts. “We’re incredibly grateful to partner with Airbnb.org to ensure that first responders, families awaiting news of missing loved ones and those displaced by this disaster have a place to stay. Together, we’re helping restore a sense of stability and dignity in a time of crisis.”
Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization founded by Airbnb that connects people to emergency housing in times of crisis. Airbnb.org uses the Airbnb platform to connect people who need a place to stay with Airbnb hosts willing to share theirs. All donations go directly to providing emergency housing in times of crisis. Since its founding in 2020, Airbnb.org has provided 1.6 million nights of free, temporary housing to more than 250,000 people.
Most recently, Airbnb.org offered free, temporary housing to people displaced by tornadoes in Kentucky, wildfires in Los Angeles and Jasper, Canada, Hurricanes Milton and Helene in Florida, floods in Brazil, and the earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula.
Anyone interested in supporting those impacted by the floods in central Texas and other crises can visit Airbnb.org.
