Founded in 2006, Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation (formerly the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses its efforts on the issues of hunger and homelessness in the United States. They work with non-profit organizations and community leaders to help establish programs and partnerships that provide the basic needs of food and shelter. In addition, they also look to add green elements into every project that they support including using green building materials and energy-efficient appliances. While providing affordable housing to those in need, projects often selected by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation include additional programs to assist the residents in getting back on the right path.

History

The JBJ Soul Foundation officially launched on October 5, 2006, with the announcement made by

Jon Bon Jovi John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983. He ...

at a press conference in North Philadelphia. At the same press conference, it was announced that the Soul Foundation would partner with Sister

Mary Scullion Sister Mary Scullion, R.S.M. is a Philadelphia-based American Roman Catholic religious sister and activist, named by "Time" as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" in 2009, alongside Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. Career S ...

and Project H.O.M.E. to rebuild and refurbish 15 homes right on that same block they were standing on.President Clinton joins Jon Bon Jovi as the rock icon reveals a new model of philanthropy that unites global and local charities and corporate America

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, October 5, 2006

Partnerships

The Foundation has partnered with numerous charity organizations since its inception, including different chapters of

, Sister Mary Scullion, Project H.O.M.E. in

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and in

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, and the

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to build homes and provide housing, healthcare, education, and food for those in need, including the homeless and victims of domestic violence.

Programs

References

External links

Official JBJ Soul Foundation Website

Sources

*http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/06/AR2006100600789.html *http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-13/125601630570950.xml&coll=8 *http://www.habitat.org/newsroom/2007archive/04_04_2007_Delta_NY_Build.aspx {{DEFAULTSORT:Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation 501(c)(3) organizations Organizations based in Philadelphia Homelessness charities Jon Bon Jovi