Miley Cyrus honored for massive impact on LA homeless shelters

Miley Cyrus's commitment to supporting homeless youth and women in Los Angeles has reached a new milestone. In 2014, she used her MTV Video Music Award win to highlight the needs of homeless young people. This pivotal moment inspired her to launch the Happy Hippie Foundation, now part of the Miley Cyrus Foundation, focusing on youth experiencing homelessness.

Most recently, on October 7, My Friend's Place named Cyrus Honorary Chair for its new campus plans. Then, on October 10, she and her mother, Tish, were honored at the Downtown Women's Center's (DWC) Every Woman Housed Gala. The Miley Cyrus Foundation donated $1 million to DWC.

This significant donation will support the development of Rosa's Place on Skid Row, a new housing project providing 97 apartments for women transitioning out of homelessness. Both Miley and Tish are involved in the interior design of the residences. The gala itself raised $2.2 million for DWC's HOME campaign.

Cyrus expressed that focusing her foundation's efforts on her home, Los Angeles, allows for direct involvement and feels like a full-circle moment. Her philanthropic journey began with My Friend's Place, and she emphasizes the importance of kindness and compassion in defining who she is.