To support those impacted by Hurricane Beryl in Houston, Airbnb.org is working with local nonprofits Alexander JFS and Tejano Center for Community Concerns to offer free, temporary housing to people displaced from their homes. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hosts—many of whom offer their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.
How it works
Houston-based nonprofits Alexander JFS and Tejano Center for Community Concerns will identify Houston residents in need of temporary housing and help connect them with Airbnb.org stays. Residents impacted by Hurricane Beryl can visit both organizations’ websites to learn more about how to access temporary housing support.
“Housing in Houston poses a unique challenge for our most vulnerable populations. For our team trying to support clients during a disaster, the task can seem almost impossible. This partnership with Airbnb.org has provided relief to families who often have nowhere else to turn. It has provided support to an entire team of Case Management specialists who take pride in delivering the highest quality of service possible, by keeping clients safely housed!”
—Morgan Zeringue, Manager, Disaster Services, Coaching and Case Management at Alexander JFS
“Tejano Center for Community Concerns recognizes that our ability to provide impactful service, support, and disaster recovery efforts is enhanced through collaboration, making this partnership with Airbnb.org essential. Together, we are alleviating the stress of finding temporary housing for displaced families, ensuring their safety and stability during a challenging time. Our mantra, ‘Making it happen together,’ truly embodies the spirit of this collaboration. We deeply appreciate Airbnb.org’s dedication to this cause and extend our gratitude to Council Member Joaquin Martinez for facilitating this connection. We commend Airbnb.org and their hosts for their generosity and swift response.”
—Dr. Adriana Tamez, President and CEO, Tejano Center for Community Concerns
“This effort brought relief to some of our most vulnerable. Airbnb.org’s eagerness to help, collaborate, and support local nonprofits like Alexander JFS and Tejano Center for Community Concerns demonstrate the power of working together to ensure our residents have a safe place to stay during this challenging time. I am grateful I could connect Airbnb.org with JFS, and see this beautiful partnership come to fruition.”
—Abbie Kamin, Houston Council Member of District C
An independent nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with free, temporary housing in times of crisis, Airbnb.org has provided more than 1.4 million nights of emergency stays for over 220,000 people. Earlier this year, Airbnb.org offered free, temporary housing to people displaced by floods in Brazil and the earthquake in Japan’s Noto Peninsula.
Note: Airbnb.org does not offer housing directly to individuals at this time. Airbnb.org stays for people impacted by Hurricane Beryl in Houston will be coordinated by Alexander JFS and Tejano Center for Community Concerns.
How to help
Those interested in offering free or discounted stays to people impacted by Hurricane Beryl can visit Airbnb.org for more information on how to sign up to host. Airbnb waives all service fees for Airbnb.org hosts and guests. Hosts who sign up to share their home through Airbnb.org receive damage protection and liability insurance with AirCover for each booking.
You can also support people impacted by Hurricane Beryl by donating to Airbnb.org. 100 percent of donations go toward covering the cost of temporary stays for this response and other crises.
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