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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announces revenue-sharing model to fund Airbnb.org crisis housing at inaugural gala
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced that the company will now donate a portion of its revenue from every stay to support people in need of housing during an inaugural gala held Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Hollywood's Milk Studios. The event celebrated the work of Airbnb.org, a nonprofit that has provided over 1.6 million free nights of housing to more than 250,000 people globally since its formal launch in December 2020. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and curated by chef José Andrés, the benefit was attended by numerous celebrities and philanthropists.
Read the full story at Los Angeles MagazineWhy It Matters
The newly announced corporate funding model links daily booking revenue directly to a global emergency housing nonprofit that has served 250,000 people during crises since 2012.
Key Facts
- CEO Brian Chesky announced that Airbnb will donate a portion of its revenue from every stay to support people in need of housing.
- The announcement was made at the inaugural Airbnb.org gala on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Hollywood's Milk Studios.
- Airbnb.org has provided more than 1.6 million nights of free housing to over 250,000 people globally since its formal launch in December 2020.
- The nonprofit's origins trace back to 2012 when an Airbnb host named Michelle opened her home for free to people displaced by Hurricane Sandy.
- The benefit event was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and featured a dinner curated by chef José Andrés.
- Attendees included various celebrities and philanthropists such as Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Serena Williams, and others.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMatthew McConaughey“Supporter attending the gala.”PersonZoe Saldaña“Supporter attending the gala.”OrganizationAirbnb.org“A nonprofit that provides free housing in times of crisis.”PersonRooney Mara“Supporing attendee at the gala.”PersonJoaquin Phoenix“Supporter attending the gala.”PersonCynthia Erivo“Supporter attending the gala.”PersonJessica Alba“Supporter attending the gala.”PersonJimmy Kimmel“Hosted the inaugural Airbnb.org gala.”PersonMichelle“Airbnb host who opened her home for free during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.”PersonCamila Alves McConaughey“Supporter attending the gala.”PersonSerena Williams“Supporter attending the gala.”PersonBrian Chesky“Airbnb CEO and co-founder who announced the revenue donation policy.”locationMilk Studios“Hollywood venue where the gala was held.”PersonCharlize Theron“Supporter attending the gala.”PersonJosé Andrés“Curated the dinner menu for the gala.”