GoKawiilAirbnb.org holds first gala, launches 10-cent-per-booking donation program
Airbnb's nonprofit, Airbnb.org, hosted its first gala in Los Angeles on October 28, drawing attention online after many were unaware such an event existed. The gala coincided with the launch of a new initiative in which Airbnb will donate 10 cents from each stay booked starting that day, aiming to raise $500 million over five years to fund free temporary housing for people affected by crisis, domestic violence, medical travel needs, or veteran status.