Archive for August 2026
211 Activates Statewide Response as Washington Wildfires Displace Thousands
Quick Take As wildfires spread across Eastern Washington, Washington 211 mobilized within hours to support residents evacuating their homes and searching for basic needs resources. In Spokane County, the Spokane Complex Fires have burned more than 10,000 acres and impacted more than 900 structures. Partnership with Airbnb.org Within hours of the first evacuations, Airbnb.org and Washington 211 partnered to help…
Read MoreBack to School with Teen Link
Many students in Washington State will head back to school this month, and we know returning to school can be challenging. Quick Take: Back to school blues? Transitioning from summer into school can be a difficult adjustment. New teachers come with new expectations, different schedules and new routines, and it can be difficult to feel like you have a handle on everything. It can also…
Read MoreAirbnb.org offers free emergency housing to people displaced by wildfires in Washington state
Key Takeaways Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis, is partnering with Washington 211 to offer free emergency housing to residents displaced by several active wildfires across six Washington counties and three tribal communities. Stays are free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of…
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