Airbnb donates over $660,000 to Ontario organizations combatting abuse and exploitation

Six organizations based in Ontario will receive more than $660,000 CAD combined¹ in Airbnb Community Fund donations this year to support efforts focused on ending abuse and exploitation, combatting human trafficking, and strengthening support for vulnerable communities—key priorities identified by the Airbnb host community.

This support will help Ontario organizations deliver essential services such as safe housing, counselling, and community‑based care for survivors of human trafficking and others at risk. By investing directly in frontline work, the funding strengthens the capacity of local groups to sustain and grow programs that respond to the real, evolving needs of people and communities across the province, ensuring more individuals can access safety, stability, and compassionate support.

The organizations receiving donations include:

• Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre Of Nipissing (North Bay, ON) to expand counselling, prevention, and advocacy services and strengthen capacity to deliver trauma-informed care and education.
• Canadian Mental Health Association, Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (London, ON) to furnish apartments with items needed to support comfort and a sense of belonging for new tenants.
• Huronia Transition Homes (Midland, ON) to support programs providing safe housing, food, care, and resources for women and children.
• KCWA Family and Social Services (Toronto, ON) to expand mobile services programs that support newcomers and vulnerable families and strengthen community connection.
• Muskoka Victim Services (Bracebridge, ON) to sustain client support services and respond to evolving community needs.
• SafeHope Home (Ajax, ON) to provide safe housing, care, and support services for women and youth escaping human trafficking.

“This investment through the Airbnb Community Fund will provide meaningful support to frontline organizations helping survivors of human trafficking and other vulnerable individuals across Ontario. By strengthening community-based services such as safe housing and trauma informed care, this contribution will help more people access the safety, stability, and support they deserve. Thank you very much, and we look forward to continued collaboration.”

Hon. Michael S. Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario

“Working to end abuse and exploitation is an ongoing effort that requires collective action, and we know that meaningful progress starts with supporting the communities we’re part of. This year’s Community Fund contributions mark our largest annual donation to Canadian organizations, reflecting our commitment to helping local partners strengthen their impact.”

Hannah Parish, Country Manager, Canada, Airbnb

Organizations receiving Community Fund donations share the impact this support will have on their work:

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre Of Nipissing

“This support from Airbnb will help Amelia Rising expand our vital counselling, prevention, and advocacy services for survivors and the community. This donation will strengthen our capacity to provide free, trauma-informed care and education aimed at ending sexual and gender-based violence.” 

Daniella Northrup, Executive Director

Canadian Mental Health Association, Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

“As our generous donors at Airbnb know a home is truly not a home unless it brings you comfort when you arrive. With this donation we will ensure that our new tenants have items they need in their apartments to make them feel comfortable and regain a sense of belonging that many of us take for granted when we arrive home each day.” 

Dean Astolfi, VP, Supportive Housing & Program Development

Huronia Transition Homes

“As a charitable organization, we are so used to jumping through hoops to get the support we need to do our work. Through the generosity of the Airbnb Community Fund, we can put our energy into programs for the women and children we serve through access to safe housing, nutritious food, compassionate care, and crucial resources. Our work is rooted in community and this grant is a reminder of the power and strength of a community who shares in a vision of a world free from violence.”

Haily MacDonald, Executive Director

KCWA Family and Social Services

“We sincerely thank the Airbnb Community Fund for its generous support, which allows KCWA to expand our services and reach individuals who might otherwise remain unseen and unsupported. Although we offer free programs through online and remote channels, geographic distance has limited our ability to connect with some communities beyond the Greater Toronto Area. With this support, we can now meet people directly in their communities, broaden access to essential information, and provide more equitable opportunities for individuals and families to receive the help they deserve. We are hopeful and excited about the lasting impact this collaboration will bring.” 

Jackie Eunjoo Kim, Executive Director

Muskoka Victim Services

“Thanks to this generous donation, we can invest in sustaining our client supports over the long term, turning today’s funding into tomorrow’s lasting impact. This donation strengthens our ability to respond to the evolving needs of those we serve and ensures that vital supports remain accessible for individuals and families. This donation will provide stability and hope, helping us continue to walk alongside those in our community who need us most.” 

Eva Zachary, Executive Director

Safehope Home

“This donation will help SafeHope Home continue providing a lifeline to women and youth escaping the trauma of human trafficking. As a survivor-led organization, we walk beside each woman on her journey from fear to freedom offering a safe home, compassionate care, and the tools to rebuild her future. With Airbnb’s support, we can reach more survivors, strengthen our community of hope, and help more women reclaim their independence and dignity.” 

Jasmine DeFina, Executive Director

As part of ongoing global efforts at Airbnb to help end human trafficking and exploitation in all its forms, the company partners with subject‑matter experts to provide hosts worldwide with training to identify and report potential trafficking and exploitation. Working with ECPAT International, we helped launch a free online course—created with direct input from hosts—that offers practical guidance on recognizing, preventing, and reporting possible child exploitation, and is promoting it across its global community of more than five million hosts. Through the Airbnb Community Fund, we support organizations focused on combating abuse and exploitation, donating to more than 50 groups in 17 countries since 2020. 

Created in 2020, the Airbnb Community Fund is a nearly $140 million ($100 million USD) initiative designed to support local communities and the people who live there. Since launching, the Fund has invested approximately $2 million in over two-dozen organizations across Canada.