I want to thank you for fighting for our freedom, Joan, and I love you so much." In her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame speech, Cyrus described how much Jett's activism inspired her while growing up: "She made the world evolve, her life and her success is proof that we can self-evolve. "I'm proud to be a part of it." Jett has engaged in her own share of activism, working with PETA and the Center for Reproductive Rights, among other causes.
"I think what Miley's doing is wonderful and important to help people find their authentic selves," she told Rolling Stone. Jett, the feminist icon, is fully behind the project. One of the foundation's first grants has allowed a Los Angeles partner, My Friend's Place, to provide homeless youth with 40,000 meals, 20,000 snacks and 40,000 pairs of underwear and socks, in addition to creative arts and animal companion programming. About 1 in 3 transgender people have been denied shelter care.
The Happy Hippie Foundation webpage shares statistics concerning our nation's 1.6 million homeless youth: "Forty percent of homeless youth identify as LGBT, and family rejection is the most common reason" for homelessness. That's why Happy Hippies are here to say that every life is valuable!" Hopefully, her video will mobilize her more than 47 million Facebook followers into a force for change. "No one should have to hide who they really are, no matter what his or her name, gender or status. "All humans have valid feelings and rights! I want to use my voice as a megaphone to young people everywhere and encourage human evolution," Cyrus said of the foundation in a statement. Cyrus released the video on her Facebook, along with a donation link to Happy Hippie.
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