Miley Cyrus poses with her new star during a ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The contribution was announced on October 10 at a fundraising event organised by DWC, Imprintent reported. The event raised $3.2 million, including the amount pledged by the Miley Cyrus Foundation. The announcement formed part of the 2026 Every Woman Housed Gala, an annual fundraising event organised by DWC. Nearly 600 people attended, including community leaders, advocates, corporate representatives and other supporters of the organisation. Before the foundation’s contribution was announced, the event had generated $2.2 million through donations, sponsorships and ticket sales. The additional $1 million brought the overall amount raised to a record $3.2 million.
Their strength, resilience, and hope stay with me long after I leave,” Cyrus said as quoted by Imprintent Tish has also spoken about the importance she places on the surroundings in which women receive assistance. Helping design spaces at DWC where women can rest, heal, and look toward the future means so much to me,” she said. During the event, the organisation also honoured Cyrus and her mother, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, for their involvement in its housing programmes. Miley and Tish have contributed ideas for renovations at the downtown campus. Their involvement has also included meeting women who use DWC’s services. “One of the most meaningful parts of our partnership has been meeting the women at DWC and hearing their stories. “I’ve always believed that home is our safe place and can have a powerful impact on how we feel. This year’s gathering took place under the theme It All Starts at Home and was hosted by actor, writer and producer Natasha Rothwell. Apart from Miley Cyrus Foundation, organisations who supported the event included Arrillaga Foundation and Maybelline New York, among others. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test.
A new housing development in Los Angeles will provide 97 permanent apartments to women and survivors of violence who have experienced homelessness, with American singer Miley Cyrus’ foundation contributing $1 million towards the project. The apartments are being built at Rosa’s Place in the city’s Skid Row neighbourhood by the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC), which expects the development to open in 2027. Alongside the 97 apartments, DWC plans to establish a service hub within the building, allowing residents to receive additional assistance as they work towards maintaining stable housing.
The organisation has spent nearly five decades working with women and survivors of violence, providing accommodation and services intended to help them achieve greater stability, according to its official website. DWC says the housing and support facilities are being developed around the needs of the people who will use them. The new apartments will form part of DWC’s existing campus in downtown Los Angeles. Rosa’s Place is the latest addition to that work. Cyrus and her mother have also visited the centre, met women receiving assistance and helped with improvements to residential and shared spaces. Their involvement extends to discussions about the interior design of the new building. Rosa’s Place is one of the projects being funded through DWC’s HOME Campaign, an initiative focused on increasing housing and services at its downtown campus. The development is intended to provide more than just residential accommodation. An important part of the project is its trauma-informed approach which takes into account the experiences of women and survivors who may have faced violence or homelessness.