United Way and Airbnb Partner to House Displaced Families
Dozens of families displaced by a recent fire at the North Union Apartments in Midvale have been provided with free temporary housing through a partnership between United Way and Airbnb. Over 40 families have received Airbnb credits for accommodation, managed…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 3, 2026 —
Dozens of families who lost their homes in a recent fire at the North Union Apartments in Midvale are receiving assistance with temporary housing. A collaborative effort between United Way and Airbnb is providing free accommodation for those displaced by the incident.
Over 40 families have benefited from this initiative, receiving Airbnb credits to secure lodging. The program is being managed by 211 Utah, a service that connects individuals with community resources.
The temporary housing aims to help families transition from immediate emergency shelters to more stable, short-term living arrangements as they navigate the aftermath of the fire. The specific number of families displaced and the full extent of the damage to the North Union Apartments were not detailed in the provided information.
Details regarding the cause of the fire or the timeline for residents to find permanent housing were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Tavss on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.
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