My Friend's Place Launched $20 Million Capital Campaign
The Los Angeles nonprofit has secured 55% of the funding needed to construct a new Hollywood facility.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy
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My Friend's Place, a Los Angeles nonprofit serving young people experiencing homelessness, has unveiled plans for a new campus. The organization has launched a $20 million capital campaign to fund the development and consolidate services under one roof.
Why it matters
The new facility aims to streamline service delivery for youth experiencing homelessness by housing comprehensive resources in a single location. The campaign is currently mid-way through its funding cycle as the organization moves toward project commencement.
The organization has secured $11.3 million in contributions, representing 55% of the $20 million total fundraising goal. The capital campaign aims to finance a new campus in Hollywood.
The players
My Friend's Place
A Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization providing support services to young people experiencing homelessness.
Miley Cyrus
A prominent entertainer who serves as the Honorary Chair for the capital campaign.
The details
The project will centralize support services for local youth in a new facility. The organization plans to maintain operational continuity through a temporary relocation of services while existing structures are demolished and the new campus is built.
Timeline
December 2026: Anticipated date for obtaining all necessary project approvals.
February 2027: Temporary relocation of services begins.
April 2027: Demolition and construction of the facility projected to begin.
December 2028: Estimated completion date for the new campus facility.
Market Landscape
This development aligns with the City of Los Angeles's homelessness service infrastructure requirements for expanded local support capacity. It marks a significant expansion of facilities designed to address the specific needs of unhoused youth.
Operators in Los Angeles should note the project timeline, with temporary relocations scheduled for early 2027. Businesses and contractors should monitor the procurement calendar for the demolition and construction phases beginning in April 2027.
The takeaway
Large-scale capital projects require a clear roadmap for operational continuity during construction to minimize service disruption. Operators should calendar the late 2026 approval window as a key signal for the start of the construction procurement cycle.
Further reading
For more information on how local organizations structure their growth, see Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LA Weekly.
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