Miley Cyrus and her mother Tish Cyrus are dominating headlines this October, but not for the reasons you might expect. There’s no new album drama, no red-carpet feud, and no cryptic social media post. Instead, the mother-daughter duo is making news for a $1 million act of generosity that’s set to change lives in one of America’s most notorious neighborhoods.
On October 10, 2026, Miley Cyrus announced a $1 million donation through the Miley Cyrus Foundation to support Rosa’s Place, a housing development on Los Angeles’ Skid Row that will provide 97 permanent apartments for women experiencing homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence. The announcement was made at the 2026 Every Woman Housed Gala, and it wasn’t just a financial gesture—Miley and Tish will also be hands-on, helping design the interiors of the apartments to create welcoming, dignified spaces for future residents.
The project is more than just housing. According to Billboard, Rosa’s Place will offer shared spaces and support services including health monitoring, psychological support, job preparation, and community activities—the goal being not just a roof, but the conditions for women to rebuild their lives.
A Mission That Began 12 Years Ago
For Miley, this isn’t a sudden act of charity. It’s the continuation of a commitment that first gained national attention at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, when she invited a young man named Jesse Helt, who was experiencing homelessness, to accept her Video of the Year award on her behalf and use the platform to highlight youth homelessness. That moment led to the creation of the Happy Hippie Foundation, now part of the Miley Cyrus Foundation, which supports homeless youth, LGBTQ+ people, and other vulnerable groups.
“I remember over 12 years ago going to My Friend’s Place for the first time after realizing how many young people around me didn’t have a place to call their home,” Miley said in a statement. “I have seen firsthand over so many years the impact that My Friend’s Place really can make on these young people”. She was recently named Honorary Chair of the organization’s new campus project.
Tish Cyrus: The Steady Force Behind the Scenes
While Miley is the face of the donation, Tish has been a constant presence in her daughter’s life and career. The 59-year-old has managed Miley since her Hannah Montana days and remains one of her closest confidantes. This year, Tish has been open about motherhood, fame, and finding herself on podcasts like The Squeeze and Talk To Me Sis, where she discussed raising one of the biggest stars on the planet while trying to protect her children’s childhoods.
And when it comes to Miley’s recent career milestones, Tish has been front and center—literally. After Miley’s sold-out Hollywood Bowl shows in mid-October, Tish shared a photo of the two of them embracing, writing: “Never gets old watching my girl absolutely SLAY”. She was also by Miley’s side at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in May 2026, where Miley became the 2,845th star on Hollywood Boulevard.
Putting Feud Rumors to Rest
The headlines about Miley and Tish haven’t always been positive. For years, reports of a family rift circulated, fueled by Tish’s marriage to Dominic Purcell and alleged tensions with Miley’s sister Noah. At one point, Tish appeared to have unfollowed Miley on social media, sparking speculation of a falling out. But Miley shut that down quickly: “I rarely comment on rumours, but my mama and I are too tight for anything to ever come between us,” she wrote on Instagram. “She’s my best friend. Like a lot of moms, she doesn’t know how to work her phone and somehow unfollowed me”.
Tish echoed the sentiment, writing: “I would never unfollow Miley, her and I are as close as we’ve ever been. Period”. And in August 2026, the two were photographed together with Noah for a rare family outing, paying tribute to their late grandmother, Loretta Finley—a moment that seemed to signal healing and unity.
More Than Music
Miley Cyrus has spent her entire adult life in the spotlight, transitioning from Disney child star to Grammy-winning pop provocateurs to a artist who is finally, in her own words, experiencing “everything I’ve ever wanted” on her own terms. But this October, the story isn’t about album sales or chart positions. It’s about a mother and daughter who are using their platform—and their resources—to build something that will outlast any tour or record.
Rosa’s Place is expected to be completed in autumn 2027. When it opens, 97 women will have a home, a support system, and a fresh start. And behind that project will be two women who, despite the rumors and the noise, have never stopped being a team.
Miley and Tish Cyrus are making headlines for more than music. They’re making headlines for showing up—for each other, and for women who need it most.
