Airbnb.org is giving Hurricane Helene victims free temporary housing
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene — the Category 4 hurricane that obliterated neighborhoods from northern Florida to Virginia last week — one organization is stepping in to help hundreds of Americans who have been displaced by the deadly storm.
Airbnb.org, a nonprofit that places people in temporary homes during crises, on Monday said it is providing free housing solutions for people across Florida and North Carolina. The organization is working in partnership with local nonprofits and community services centers to identify "those in greatest need of temporary housing," Airbnb.org said in a statement Monday.
Leveraging home-sharing site Airbnb's services, Airbnb.org provides shelter for people who need it in emergencies, without charging them fees.
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