Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Donated $500,000 to Malibu Fire Victims

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are among those who have lost their homes to the Woolsey Fire in Malibu. Cyrus announced the news on Twitter earlier this week, and since, she and her fiancé Hemsworth have been advocating for people to donate to the Malibu Foundation to help those affected by the fires. The couple has also personally done so. The Associated Press reports that Cyrus and Hemsworth have donated $500,000 to the Malibu Foundation through Cyrus’s Happy Hippie Foundation.

In a statement to the AP, Cyrus’s rep said that “Miley and Liam lost their home but are very grateful to be safe along with their animals! Their community and state are very special to them and they want to give back to the place that has created so many beautiful memories for themselves and others.”

“These funds will be used for those in financial need, emergency relief assistance, community rebuilding, wildfire prevention and climate change resilience,” the statement continued.

Earlier today, Hemsworth showed the before and after of their own home, while tagging the Malibu Foundation in several Instagrams to encourage his fans to donate as well:

He wrote, “It’s been a heartbreaking few days. This is what’s left of my house. Love. Many people in Malibu and surrounding areas in California have lost their homes also and my heart goes out to everyone who was affected by these fires. I spent the day in Malibu yesterday and it was amazing to see the community pulling together to help each other out in any way they can. Malibu is a strong community and this event is only going to make it stronger. Thankful for the all the great local guys that helped keep smaller fires out around my property. I love u guys. I love you Malibu. Thank you to all the hero firefighters around California. It’s going to be a journey to rebuild. Stay strong all. To help/donate visit @malibufoundation and @happyhippiefdn.”

On Twitter, Cyrus also linked out to organizations fans can donate to that will help those fighting the fires and the families whose homes have been lost or threatened by them.

“Completely devestated by the fires affecting my community. I am one of the lucky ones,” Cyrus originally tweeted. “My animals and LOVE OF MY LIFE made it out safely & that’s all that matters right now. My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family & friends stand strong. I am grateful for all I have left. Sending so much love and gratitude to the firefighters and LA country Sheriff’s department! If you are interested in getting involved see next tweet…. Donate $, Time, Supplies I love you more than ever, Miley.”