Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb that provides free temporary housing for people in times of crisis, announced it is expanding support for members of the military community. Through new partnerships with Fisher House Foundation and Operation Healing Forces, Airbnb.org will provide free stays for service members, veterans, and their families who must travel for medical treatment. Airbnb.org is also partnering with Dream Foundation to support veterans facing terminal or life-limiting illness. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 350,000 veterans living in South Carolina.
David Andes, U.S. Air Force veteran in Colorado, is living with interstitial pulmonary disease. Growing up, Andes was a bull rider. His dream was to own a pair of cowboy boots and a classic cowboy hat that he can pass down to his family. Recently, Dream Foundation’s Dreams for Veterans program and Airbnb.org turned that dream into a reality. Through the Dreams for Veterans program, Andes and his family enjoyed a shopping experience in Denver and a local celebration. Airbnb.org provided a free stay so the family could make the trip together.
Airbnb.org shared a video of Andes and his family on their Dream here.
Separately, in honor of the U.S. veterans and members of the military community, Airbnb will also offer a 10 percent off coupon to members of the U.S. military community, including active duty, reservists, national guard, veterans, and retirees. Guests must confirm their military status to claim this coupon.
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