A team of hosts assembling blessing bags for those in need

Impact in Action

Hospitality, turned into hope.

See how purpose-driven hospitality creates connection, generosity, and hope — one stay at a time.

Real stories. Real impact.

Hospitality is more than a stay — it's a chance to create connection and impact. We believe everyday bookings can be a powerful platform for good.

Impact in Action

Giving back looks different for every host.

$68,000+: raised for local and global causes
28,000+: meals provided through food-bank partnerships
9: families supported through 'Heart Stays'
500+: moments of kindness created by hosts and guests

These numbers reflect giving-back efforts through our properties and participating hosts, guests, and community initiatives. Give Back Hospitality is a purpose-driven, for-profit business. Hosting With Heart is free to join. Through our Shop With Purpose Amazon storefront, 100% of the affiliate commissions received by Give Back Hospitality are donated to a vetted charitable organization nominated by our GBH community.

In their words

See why hosts love Hosting With Heart.

"I do like your homeless bag idea and very well may implement it into our rental."

STR Host — Debbie

"This is the first time I've felt like a person instead of a patient in over a year."

Heart Stay Guest

"Incorporating 'Hosting with Heart' into my properties has brought more purpose and fulfillment to my business."

STR Host — Warren

Making a Difference Together

Small moments. Big impact.

A Blessing Bags display inviting guests to take a bag to give to the homeless

A Soap = Hope sign in a host's bathroom sharing the impact of every product sold

Hosts gathered around tables making no-sew blankets together at a hospitality event

What makes this unique

A movement where every stay can make a difference.

Give Back Hospitality brings short-term rental hosts, property managers, and hospitality partners together to make a difference through hospitality. From simple acts of kindness to ongoing community initiatives, there are many ways to get involved.

'Hosting With Heart' Badge

Share how your property gives back and makes an impact, and receive your Hosting with Heart badge. Proudly display it in your property, on your website, or in your guest messaging to show that your STR is more than a stay — it's a way to make a difference.

Share your impact, receive your badge →

'Heart Stays' Network

Join our Heart Stays network by providing a donated or discounted stay to families in need. These meaningful short-term getaways give families and individuals a place to rest, reconnect, and heal. From partnering with nonprofits like Ronald McDonald House to opening your doors to those facing challenges, Heart Stays turn hospitality into hope.

Offer a stay →

Community Partners

Communities coming together to make a difference.

We're honored to connect with communities and organizations who share our mission of turning hospitality into hope.

Featured Partner
Hocking Hills Gives Back
Hocking Hills, Ohio
A local movement of Hocking Hills short-term rental hosts and businesses giving back to their community through shared initiatives, guest-facing kindness, and collective impact.
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Another way to get involved

Become a Give Back Hospitality Partner

Not a host? You can still help create meaningful impact through hospitality.

We're looking for businesses, nonprofits, vendors, tourism organizations, and industry partners who share our mission of strengthening communities through hospitality.

Whether you'd like to sponsor an initiative, donate products or services, collaborate on a project, or support the Hosting With Heart community, we'd love to connect.

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Who we support

Causes We Care About

Through the generosity of hosts, guests, and businesses, our community supports causes both locally and around the world. From Heart Stays and food-bank initiatives to charitable giving and simple acts of kindness, we're making a difference together, one stay at a time.