Just when you thought Jon Bon Jovi couldn’t get any more amazing as a human being, he’s done something that’s sure to put a smile on your face.
According to reports, his JBJ Soul Foundation has donated $500,000 to help build a new apartment facility in Washington DC for veterans who are homeless.
Speaking on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper”, Bon Jovi weighed in on the issue of veterans, saying that oftentimes they are left alone to deal with the PTSD developed during their service.
Rockstar Jon Bon Jovi's foundation donates more than half a million dollars to homeless veterans facility @jaketapper reports https://t.co/ihT1pPcdWy pic.twitter.com/OCSHr62Pel
— The Lead CNN (@TheLeadCNN) November 8, 2019
“Life as you knew it is going to be different, and sometimes, people need that extra help,” he explained.
The Washington DC complex has been in the making for a decade. The JBJ Soul Foundation also had help from nonprofit Help USA, whose goal it is to tackle the issue of homelessness in the U.S.
Jon @BonJovi is honoring veterans and their service with his new song, "Unbroken" — and all proceeds from the song will go to a non-profit that provides service dogs to veterans in need. https://t.co/Y36mogr79r#VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService pic.twitter.com/sQFrga3FGE
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) November 11, 2019
The facility will not only provide veterans with affordable housing, but will also offer a host of programs aimed at getting them back on their feet.
Way to go Jon Bon Jovi! It warms our hearts to see people with real influence doing things for the veterans who deserve them!
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