26-02-2025
Housing Savannah receives Airbnb grant
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Housing Savannah is proud to announce a $20,000 grant from the Airbnb Community Fund, a program dedicated to strengthening communities around the world. This funding reinforces Airbnb's commitment to addressing housing affordability and supporting local organizations working to make a difference.
A portion of this generous contribution will directly support the 2025 Housing Summit, scheduled for April 9th, 2025, and held in the Eckburg Auditorium on the Savannah Technical College campus, where Airbnb will be recognized as the Presenting Sponsor. This pivotal event will convene key stakeholders—community leaders, policymakers, andhousing advocates—for impactful discussions on critical issues such as increasing housing supply, expanding affordable housing, promoting sustainability, and advancing equitable development in Savannah.
The remaining grant funds will support another of Housing Savannah's initiatives, which is focused on building the pipeline of small-scale and incremental developers, aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities throughout the region.
'This generous contribution from the Airbnb Community Fund will significantly enhance our ability to engage the community and drive meaningful discussions on the future of housing in the greater-Savannah area,' said Laura Lane McKinnon, Housing Savannah's Executive Director. 'We are grateful for Airbnb's partnership as we continue working toward a community where everyone has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.'
'The Savannah Host Club is proud to nominate and support Housing Savannah, because of the vital role the organization plays in strengthening our community by improving access to safe, affordable housing,' said Marquii Jacobs, Savannah Host Club Leader. 'We hope to amplify their impact and create more opportunities for Airbnb hosts to give back to the community.'
Launched in 2020, the Airbnb Community Fund is a $100 million initiative to directly support local communities and the people who live there. Each year, Airbnb donates to organizations that are supporting and strengthening communities around the world, including donations made in partnership with local hosts in many of these communities. Members of 85 local Host Clubs, which are led by volunteer hosts, nominated local, community-based non-profit organizations making a difference in their year's Community Fund grants were directed to organizations focused on three issue areas identified by the Airbnb Host Advisory Board as important to the global host community: economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and ending abuse and exploitation.
The 2025 Housing Summit will bring together expert speakers, dynamic panel discussions, and cutting-edge housing solutions to address the challenges facing Savannah and beyond. Airbnb's generous sponsorship amplifies the event's impact—fostering deeper community engagement, driving innovative solutions, and expanding the conversation on the future of housing.
For more information about the 2025 Housing Summit, including program, speaker, and registration details, click here.
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