Miley Cyrus’s philanthropic journey spans heartfelt personal gestures and large-scale foundation efforts—always aiming to uplift those most in need, be they homeless youth, marginalized communities, or communities devastated by disaster.

Notable Acts of Kindness by Miley Cyrus

1. Championing Homeless & LGBTQ Youth through Happy Hippie Foundation

Founded the Happy Hippie Foundation (2014): Miley launched this nonprofit on September 17, 2014 (public debut in May 2015), to support homeless youth—especially within the LGBTQ community—and other vulnerable groups.

MTV VMAs Moment (2014): Instead of accepting her “Wrecking Ball” Video of the Year award herself, she had a homeless youth named Jesse accept it on behalf of the 1.6 million runaways and homeless youth in the U.S. This prompted over $200,000 in donations to My Friend’s Place within just 24 hours.

#InstaPride Campaign (2015): Collaborated with Instagram to feature portraits of transgender and gender-expansive individuals, photographed by Miley herself, to promote diversity and acceptance.

2. Disaster Relief & Crisis Response

Hurricane Harvey (2017): Miley—through Happy Hippie—donated $500,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief. She also encouraged her followers to give what they could and directed donations to organizations like the American Red Cross.

Woolsey Fire & Malibu Relief (2018): After losing her Malibu home in the Woolsey Fire, she and Liam Hemsworth supported the community by helping launch the Malibu Foundation. Happy Hippie contributed $500,000 to the initiative.

Supporting Dolly Parton’s My People Fund (2016): In response to devastating Tennessee wildfires, she backed her godmother Dolly Parton’s initiative via Happy Hippie to aid affected families.

3. Creative Fundraising & Advocacy

Art Auction for amfAR (2015): Miley created and sold her Caitlyn Jenner–inspired artwork at an amfAR gala. The pieces raised $69,000 for AIDS research and LGBT youth services.

Unusual Charity Gesture: To raise funds at an LGBT Center’s auction, she cheekily licked a piano, which then sold for $50,000.

4. Inclusivity & Education

Rainbowland Response (2023): When her song “Rainbowland” was removed from a school concert due to controversy, her foundation donated to Pride and Less Prejudice to supply LGBTQ-inclusive books to early-grade classrooms.

5. Support in Health Causes & Young Fans

Make-A-Wish & Hospital Visits: Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Miley fulfilled wishes for children with illnesses—like giving them guided L.A. tours or inviting them backstage for performances and duets.

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