Where was my invite to the — wait, what? Airbnb had a gala?

Airbnb's nonprofit held its inaugural gala in Los Angeles, which was attended by celebrities such as Serena Williams, Demi Lovato, and Charlize Theron, and featured a live performance by Charli XCX. The gala marked the launch of a new initiative where Airbnb will donate 10 cents from each commercial stay booked after October 28 to the nonprofit, generating $500 million over five years. This will help provide 1 million free nights of housing per year, expanding to support families in need due to domestic violence, veterans, or medical travel. The nonprofit was established in 2020 to provide free and temporary housing to families impacted by crisis or disaster.