Miley Cyrus and her mother, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, have highlighted a new supportive housing project for women in Los Angeles, as the singer’s foundation commits $1 million to a campaign to help build 97 permanent apartments.
The mother and daughter were featured together at Rosa’s Place in a People celebrity photo report published on 17 October. The development, in the Skid Row neighbourhood, is being built by the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC), which supports women experiencing homelessness and survivors of violence.
The appearance follows an announcement at DWC’s Every Woman Housed Gala on 10 October, when the organisation honoured both women for their involvement in its housing programmes.
A $1 million contribution to new housing
The Miley Cyrus Foundation has committed $1 million to DWC’s HOME Campaign, which funds housing and support services. The contribution was announced by DWC chief executive Amy Turk during the gala.
According to a report detailing the fundraising announcement, Rosa’s Place is under construction and will add 97 apartments for women and survivors of violence. The development is expected to open in 2027.
The gala raised $2.2 million through donations, sponsorships and ticket sales. The separately announced $1 million foundation contribution brought the reported combined support to $3.2 million. These are fundraising figures, not proof that the apartments are already occupied.
More than a public appearance
Cyrus and her mother have been involved in renovations of residential and community spaces at DWC’s downtown campus. They have also contributed creative input to the interior design of Rosa’s Place.
DWC’s official gala information describes their partnership as part of an effort to create welcoming housing and community spaces. The centre, rather than the Cyrus family, is leading the development and its services.
The singer has spoken about meeting women supported by DWC and hearing their experiences. Tish Cyrus-Purcell has also emphasised the importance of creating spaces where residents feel safe and able to rebuild their lives.
Why permanent supportive housing matters
Permanent supportive housing combines a stable home with access to services intended to help residents maintain housing and address challenges that can contribute to homelessness. Such programmes may include wellbeing support, employment assistance, and help navigating other services.
Secure accommodation can provide a foundation for longer-term recovery for women who have experienced homelessness or violence. Yet a planned building does not by itself demonstrate outcomes: its eventual impact will depend on completion, access to services, and residents’ experiences.
Rosa’s Place is intended to expand the housing available through DWC in Los Angeles. Its 97 planned apartments are a measurable goal, but they should not be described as 97 women already housed.
What happens next
The next milestone is the completion and opening of Rosa’s Place, currently expected in 2027. Further reporting can establish when residents begin moving in, how places are allocated, and what services are available on site.
The $1 million commitment gives the project a substantial financial boost, while the public involvement of Cyrus and her mother brings wider attention to DWC’s work. The lasting measure of the partnership will be the homes delivered and the support residents receive.
