Good morning. As the deadly wildfires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area, Airbnb, the short-term rental company, is mobilizing its hosts to house those in need.
I had a conversation with Airbnb CFO Ellie Mertz yesterday, who explained that Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb that provides free emergency housing, is partnering with 211 LA, a group that is identifying Los Angeles County residents in need of temporary housing. They are specifically focused on residents who have either lost their homes or been forced to evacuate in the Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Pasadena, Santa Monica, and Sylmar areas. Airbnb encourages those in need of assistance for free temporary housing to fill out this form or contact 211 LA.
