North 23rd Street, Philadelphia

On October 5, 2006, Jon Bon Jovi announced the official formation of the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation - now known as the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation - at a press conference in Philadelphia, PA. As part of the announcement, the first collaborative homeownership project of the Foundation was also celebrated.

Jon Bon Jovi announced Project HOME’s Phase V Homeownership Project – a unique partnership that he brokered between Project HOME, Habitat For Humanity, the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation, and Saturn that will undertake the renovation of 15 row houses in one of Philadelphia’s most poverty-ridden neighborhoods.

The Phase V Homeownership Project focused on two blocks of historically significant, deteriorated row houses in North Central Philadelphia – the 1800 and 1900 blocks of North 23rd St. By employing “green building strategies,” Phase V will renovate existing structures into energy efficient homes containing Energy Star-rated appliances. In addition, reducing block density and developing side yards in the area are all significant steps in promoting long-term health, safety, and affordability for owners.

To read the press release, click here.

To read Jon Bon Jovi's speech from this event, click here.