Airbnb.org offers free emergency housing to people displaced by Colorado wildfires

To support those impacted by several active wildfires in Colorado, Airbnb.org-a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis-is working with Mile High United Way and its 211 Colorado statewide Help Line to offer free, emergency housing to displaced residents and first responders. Stays are free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of donors.

"A comfortable place to call home can help people recover after a disaster. That's why we're partnering with Mile High United Way to provide free, temporary housing to people impacted by the Colorado wildfires," said Christoph Gorder, Executive Director of Airbnb.org. "Our partnership will enable families to find the comforts of home as they work toward longer-term recovery plans."

"When disaster strikes, the last thing a family should have to worry about is where they'll sleep tonight. Mile High United Way is supporting families across our state and reinforcing that we are here to help meet their needs, whenever and wherever they need us most. Through our partnership with Airbnb.org, the Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (COVOAD), and the tireless work of our 211 navigators, we are proving that we move quickly and will be there for all who have been impacted," said Christine Benero, Mile High United Way President and CEO. 

How it works

Airbnb.org partners with local organizations before disaster strikes, so housing support is available quickly. Mile High United Way is identifying residents in need of temporary housing and referring them to Airbnb.org, which provides credits to book a nearby Airbnb stay that meets their needs-often close to their workplaces, schools, or support networks.

Airbnb.org and Mile High United Way are currently responding to the following fires in western and southern Colorado:

• Aspen Acres Fire
• Gold Mountain Fire
• Snyder Fire
• Willow Fire
• Ferris and Doe Canyon Fires

Residents statewide impacted by the wildfires can request temporary housing support by contacting 2-1-1.

Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization founded by Airbnb that connects people to emergency housing in times of crisis. Airbnb.org uses the Airbnb platform to connect people who need a place to stay with Airbnb hosts willing to share theirs. 100 percent of all donations go directly to providing emergency housing in times of crisis. Since its founding in 2020, Airbnb.org has provided 1.6 million nights of free, temporary housing to people, including during hurricanes in the Caribbean, flooding in central Texas, wildfires in Los Angeles, floods in Brazil, and the earthquake in Japan's Noto Peninsula.

How to help

Anyone interested in supporting those impacted by the wildfires in Colorado can help by donating to Airbnb.org. 100 percent of donations go directly toward connecting people in crisis with emergency housing.

Donations can also be made through Mile High United Way's 211 Help Center, a statewide service connecting Coloradans to critical resources.