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Where was my invite to the — wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?
Overview
Airbnb’s nonprofit held its inaugural gala in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, launching a plan to give a slice of commercial stay revenue to free housing for people in crisis. Many online reactions were simply surprise that Airbnb had thrown a celebrity gala at all.
Key facts
- The nonprofit, launched in 2020, offers free temporary housing to families hit by crisis or disaster.
- From October 28, Airbnb will donate 10 cents of commercial revenue from each booked stay, aiming to raise $500 million over five years.
- The invite-only night had no seats sold; Jimmy Kimmel hosted, Charli XCX performed, and Chef José Andrés curated the food.
Key figures
- 10 cents — Commercial revenue donated from each stay booked starting the gala day
- $12.2 billion — Airbnb revenue the company reported for last year
- $500 million — Sum the release says the initiative will generate for the nonprofit over five years
- 1 million nights — Free housing nights the nonprofit aims to provide each year
- October 28 — Day of the inaugural Los Angeles gala and donation start
- five years — Timeframe cited for generating the nonprofit funding
Context
Plans call for a yearly gala and broader support for domestic violence, veterans, and medical travel.
What remains uncertain
Airbnb said people could donate, yet fundraising was not the focus and no target was set. The article was updated.
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