Airbnb was one of several tech companies to take a firm stance against Trump’s immigration ban last weekend, but the company has since expanded its assistance beyond just those affected at American borders. In a blog post titled #weaccept, Airbnb’s founders outlined a goal to provide short-term housing for 100,000 displaced people in the next five years. It will start with refugees, disaster survivors and relief workers, and has pledged to contribute $4 million over
Airbnb wants to house 100,000 displaced people in five years
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