JB Backs New Homeless Shelter

Yeah, I know this is old news; you gotta cut me a little slack, I worked 40 of the last 48 hours. *yawn*

Rock legend and homeless advocate Jon Bon Jovi is participating in a venture to build an eight-story facility to provide affordable single-unit housing for 79 men and women who want to transition from homelessness to independence:

"I understand to address homelessness and poverty we must come together and look for meaningful solutions. Improving the lives of Philadelphia's most vulnerable citizens improves the lives of all of its citizens."

The facility will be built on the site of an unused building of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, near 13th and Market Streets.

The new building will be environmentally friendly, including a "green" roof, highly insulated walls, and a rainwater collection system. And seventy-five percent of the demolition materials will be recycled.

The shelter is set to open by the end of next year.

Judith and Rike sent me a pile of pics (Thanks, girls!)

~ Hath