Where was my invite to the - wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?
TechCrunch • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Airbnb’s nonprofit held its inaugural gala in Los Angeles to mark the launch of a new initiative donating 10 cents from each stay booked to support free housing for families affected by crises.
- The initiative aims to generate $500 million over five years, providing one million free housing nights annually and expanding support to families facing domestic violence, veterans, and medical travelers.
- The invite-only gala featured celebrities like Serena Williams and Demi Lovato, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting and a performance by Charli XCX, but fundraising was not the primary focus of the event.
- The gala also served to raise awareness of Airbnb’s charitable efforts, contrasting with the company’s usual association with housing market controversies.
- Airbnb plans to make the gala an annual event to continue engaging supporters and promoting its nonprofit mission.
