PHOENIX: A local nonprofit that provides housing services has been noticing a decline in its providers since the rise in popularity of Airbnb. The not-for-profit helps seniors and low-wage earners find or rent shared housing by matching individuals that have space in their homes with those in need of an affordable place to live. The organization has been using the term “home sharing” for thirty-five years when referring to its affordable housing services.
The phrase “home sharing” is used by at least seventy nonprofit agencies providing permanent housing solutions for seniors and low-income families. One not-for-profit CEO is concerned that Airbnb’s marketing tactics will dilute their language and exacerbate the community’s housing crisis…