We at Pass the Keys® are devastated by the urgent humanitarian crisis which is affecting all in Ukraine. This crisis is seeing families fleeing from their homes and leaving livelihoods behind to seek refuge across Europe.
Giving people a reliable, safe, and clean place to stay is at the heart of what Pass the Keys® stands for.
That’s why we’re doing everything we can to support local and international efforts at this uncertain time. We understand that it can be hard to know how to help and that it’s a personal choice in what way to contribute. We are promoting several initiatives to help support this humanitarian appeal.
How are we supporting?
1. Fundraising for DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
2. Backing a grass-roots initiative in Poland
As many of you will know, Poland has received the vast majority of refugees fleeing the crisis, and we feel that offering support at a local level will provide
Kasia is a Pass the Keys® team member living close to Nasutow in Poland, 100km from the Polish/Ukrainian border. She has been supporting a local charity (Fundacja Nowty Staw), who are helping over 50 people, often large families with children of all ages who have already crossed the border and are taking refuge at one of the charity's sites (Nasut House). Along with shelter provided by the charity, Kasia is helping by sourcing food, supplies and children's toys which have been specifically requested by the charity.
3. List your property on Airbnb.org for short-term support
By listing your property on www.airbnb.org (normally your property is on Airbnb.com) you can offer short-term support for those with an immediate need. Both
We encourage our hosts to consider allowing us to place their property on the platform, as the combined fee reductions can be passed directly on to refugee guests. Also if they choose to offer their property at a further discount, or even for free.
Airbnb.com listing will remain, and any stays booked via Airbnb.org will block the calendar.
You can read more about how Airbnb is helping the Ukrainian refugees here
4. Pause your listing to offer your property for refugees mid-term
I hope you can join us in our efforts to help support the Ukraine crisis, we thank you in advance.
Alex
CEO Pass the Keys.