May 26 2009
MULTIHOUSING PROFESSIONAL Magazine featured JON BON JOVI on the cover of their MARCH 2009 issues.
Please CLICK HERE to read the trade publication’s profile on Jon Bon Jovi which details the extensive efforts of the PHILADELPHIA SOUL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION to address affordable housing issues.
May 2 2009
Habitat strives to achieve its goal of eliminating poverty housing and making affordable homes a reality for all families. The Bayou Area Habitat’s mission is to bring together the resources within the community, businesses, volunteers, churches and the government, to provide decent, affordable housing in partnership with families in need in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes. For more information, CLICK HERE
About The Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation
The Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing about positive change and helping the lives of those in need one soul at a time. Through the creation of programs and partnerships targeted at breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness, the Foundation exists to combat issues that force families and individuals into economic despair. Current funding priorities have been directed toward affordable housing in cities across the country. Jon Bon Jovi and the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation have helped fund projects that have provided over 150 units of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.
About Hard Rock International
With 125 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 49 countries, hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya and Bali. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Macau and Penang, both scheduled to open in 2009; Singapore in 2010; Palm Springsg, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2011; Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2012. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, CLICK HERE For more information on Hard Rock International, CLICK HERE
May 1 2009
To read the piece on Sister Mary Scullion (written by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Love, Pray) please CLICK HERE.
To read Project H.O.M.E.’s statement about the Time Magazine honor, please CLICK HERE
As always, for more information about Project H.O.M.E., the work they do and how you can be involved, please CLICK HERE because none of us are home until all of us are home.
CONGRATULATIONS to our DEAR FRIEND, SISTER MARY SCULLION! Now the world knows what those of us at the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation have always known — she’s helping change the world, one Soul at a time.
April 30 2009
The program for the evening noted: “Self-reliance, optimism and community are key concepts Jon Bon Jovi refers to, not just in his music, but also when articulating his desire to aid Americans without affordable housing, job training, counseling and other such services. These concepts are a common thread among all the charities, corporations, and private donors that he has united in unique partnerships over the past several years. Jon Bon Jovi’s ongoing support for local, national and international organizations has resulted in millions of dollars raised while bringing heightened awareness to the issues that adversely impact humanity.”
“Some of Jon Bon Jovi’s notable charitable works include the Habitat for Humanity; Kenneth Cole’s RSVP to Help campaign, as well as the launch of a limited edition outerwear collection with Kenneth Cole New York with proceeds benefiting HELP USA; Project H.O.M.E. in Philadelphia, and of course his own Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation. Founded in 2005, the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing about positive change and helping the lives of those in need “One SOUL at a Time.” The Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation exists to combat issues that force families and individuals into economic despair with programs and partnerships targeted at breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness. Through 2008, Jon Bon Jovi and the Soul Foundation have provided funding to provide 140 units of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.”
Friends Maria Cuomo Cole & Kenneth Cole introduced Jon and presented him with his Can Do Award and then Jon addressed those in attendance (including Steve Buschemi, John Ventimiglia, Steve Schirripa, Mariska Hargitay, Stanley Tucci, Jimmy Fallon, Josh Charles, Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, Helena Christensen, Katie Lee Joel, Isaac Mizrahi, Kenneth & Maria Cuomo Cole, Rachel Ray, Emeril Lagasse, Anthony Bourdain, Rocco Dispirito, Tom Colicchio, NY Giant Chris Canty and event co-chair Mario Batali.)
*Towards the end of the evening, former President William Jefferson Clinton surprised everyone, including the guest of honor, by arriving at the event and taking to the podium to praise Jon Bon Jovi’s philanthropic works. Truly a great evening, benefiting a very worthy and growing cause.
A portion of Jon Bon Jovi’s speech can be found HERE
For more information on the FOOD BAND FOR NEW YORK CITY please CLICK HERE.
Congratulations to Jon Bon Jovi and the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation, for the accomplishments so far and the work yet to be done…
January 29 2009
Orlando, Fla., January 28, 2008 — JON BON JOVI has partnered with Hard Rock International, who today announced that the iconic rocker, who leads the #1 touring act in the world, has lent an original Bon Jovi design to create the Signature Series: Edition XXVI – a limited -edition t-shirt and pin, which will benefit the PHILADELPHIA SOUL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the lives of those in need “one Soul at a time.”
Jon Bon Jovi is the most recent artist to become part of Hard Rock’s Signature Series T-shirt program, which has helped raise millions of dollars for charitable causes worldwide.
“Over the years spent building homes and rebuilding communities with the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation, I’ve seen that people want to contribute to something they believe in,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “With Hard Rock as a worldwide partner, the Signature Series lets fans contribute to our future builds.”
The Signature Series T-shirt: Edition XXVI features Jon Bon Jovi’s signature and original art consisting of Rock and Roll imagery that fans will recognize as authentically Bon Jovi. Draped with a banner bearing the band’s name, the heart pierced by a winged dagger was created by Bon Jovi and is set on a black T-shirt, available in men’s and women’s sizes. Hard Rock’s limited-edition Jon Bon Jovi Signature Series is currently available online at www.hardrock.com/rockshop and at Rock Shops at Hard Rock Cafes, Hotels and Casinos worldwide.
Founded in 2006, the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing about positive change and helping the lives of those in need “one Soul at a time.” The Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation exists to combat issues that force families and individuals into economic despair with programs and partnerships targeted at breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness. As a result of his efforts, Jon Bon Jovi and his foundation were recently honored at the 2008 Billboard Touring Awards with the Humanitarian Award, which recognizes the philanthropic efforts of a touring professional.
“Jon Bon Jovi has been one of the world’s most successful and popular artists for more than two decades, and we are proud to have such a celebrated artist and philanthropist become part of Hard Rock’s renowned global Signature Series T-Shirt program,” said Hamish Dodds, President and CEO of Hard Rock International. “We are honored to be able to show our support for his Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation and help to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.”
Since it was established in 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities around the world. In 1990, Hard Rock International developed the concept of partnering with world-renowned musicians and bands, who create and donate imaginative designs to be reproduced onto T-shirts to benefit the artist’s charity-of-choice. To date, the Signature Series program has included Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Shakira, Green Day, Eric Clapton, Ozzy Osbourne and more, raising millions for a wide variety of organizations, such as WHY (World Hunger Year), Fundacion Pies Descalzos, Amnesty International and Crossroads Centre Antigua.
About the PHILADELPHIA SOUL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing about positive change and helping the lives of those in need one soul at a time. Through the creation of programs and partnerships targeted at breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness, the Foundation exists to combat issues that force families and individuals into economic despair. Current funding priorities have been directed toward affordable housing in cities across the country. Through 2008, Jon Bon Jovi and the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation have provided funding to provide 140 units of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. Visit www.philadelphiasoulfoundation.org for more information.
About HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL
With 123 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 50 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya and Bali. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Macau and Penang, both scheduled to open in 2009; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2010; Dubai, scheduled to open in 2011; and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2012. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc.
For further details regarding the Signature Series program, please CLICK HERE.
For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, CLICK HERE
For more information on Hard Rock International, CLICK HERE.
