This is good news for disaster survivors in Hawaiʻi, as Airbnb's nonprofit arm is ramping up free emergency housing for people who lose their homes.

• Airbnb.org has already provided over 110,000 nights of free emergency stays to people in Hawaiʻi after disasters.
• Airbnb is now donating a cut of every booking worldwide to the fund, aiming to raise $500 million over five years.
• The goal is to provide a million free housing nights a year, with special focus on rural communities that are far from hotels.
• Officials say this kind of private-sector help fills a gap government programs can't cover alone.
• A safe place to stay gives displaced families breathing room and a sense of security while they plan their next steps.

Outlook: Expect Airbnb's housing support to keep growing as a go-to resource for Hawaiʻi families during future disasters.