Bon Jovi opens homeless shelter
April 20th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANSLondon, April 20 (IANS) American rocker Jon Bon Jovi has donated money to open a homeless shelter in Philadelphia for 20 youngsters.
The celebrity philanthropist, who has supported homeless charities for a long time, donated money to fund the $3 million facility through his Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, reports contactmusic.com.
He joined Covenant House International president Kevin Ryan to launch the new accommodation. It will house youngsters between 18-21 years of age, and said that failing to support troubled youths “denies all of us their talents and visions”.
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