Singer Miley Cyrus arrives at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California February 22, 2015. (Photo : REUTERS/Danny Moloshok)
Miley Cyrus is not only the epitome of wild parties, nipple pasties and cryptic messages, the mega star has proved recently that she has a soft heart as well and is also concerned about society welfare and other youth related issues.
The 22-year-old star has urged the government to provide more funding for the homeless people. New York Daily News reported that the singer has written a letter to Gov. Cuomo and state legislative leaders asking for more funds to be allotted for homeless in the state budget.
The primary proposal is presented by state Sen. Brad Hoylman. It states that $4.75 million amount should be allocated for homeless youth in the upcoming budget. To show her support on the issue, Cyrus has sent a letter to the government detailing the plight of people without a shelter.
"These young people are homeless through no fault of their own," Cyrus wrote in the letter. "They've been kicked out of their homes or are fleeing abusive parents. And too often they're forced into dangerous situations just to find a place to sleep."
Cyrus has lately associated herself with the issue of homelessness among youth. The star is seen working actively towards the rehabilitation and often visits welfare centres for donations and contributions.
To carry on her efforts, Cyrus founded Happy Hippie Foundation last year to provide the young homeless a platform to fight injustice and crime. Last year, the "Wrecking Ball" hit maker was in news for letting a homeless man named Jesse Helt to receive video of the year award at MTV Music Video Awards on her behalf.
Cyrus had asked Helt to go on stage so as to raise awareness about homelessness among young people. Cyrus had met Helt on a visit to a a homeless youth centre called My Friend's Place last year, Telegraph reported.
