bon%20jovi%20ed.jpgSince October 2006, rock icon and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi has been named the first Founding ambassador of the Habitat for Humanity ambassador program as part of the international-nonprofit organization’s new advocacy outreach initiative.
“From their relief efforts in the wake of the tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, to the thousands of houses they construct around the world, Habitat for Humanity builds homes, lives, and dreams,” says Jon Bon Jovi. “I’ve worked with Habitat in partnerships with my football team, The Philadelphia Soul and with my band over the past year. Handing over the keys to the families who have worked to earn them has afforded me some of the proudest, most uplifting moments of my life. As a Habitat for Humanity Ambassador, I now have the opportunity to help this work continue and I encourage others to become involve and share in the rebuilding of their communities as well.”
Bon Jovi has been raising awareness with Habitat for Humanity since 2005 when he provided the funds to build six homes in Philadelphia and built the homes alongside the homeowner families, as well as with members of his Philadelphia Soul arena Football Team. The construction site also served as the video shoot location for his band’s chart-topping single, “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” In 2006, Bon Jovi made a $1 million donation to build 28 Habitat homes in Louisiana in partnership with low-income families on the hurricane-stricken coast. On October 2006, Bon Jovi announced a project that will rehabilitate a block of 15 homes in north Philadelphia. Bon Jovi spearheaded the groundbreaking partnership that will join Habitat for Humanity, project H.O.M.E., Saturn and the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation. ”
“We couldn’t be more pleased that Jon Bon Jovi has agreed to become the first Habitat for Humanity Ambassador,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of habitat for Humanity International. “Jon’s shining example of advocating on behalf of people around the world who lack decent housing will help call others to action in this effort to eliminate substandard housing. Jon exemplifies qualities that we all aspire to emulate…he is a leader…compassionate, articulate and credible. His commitment to our mission is both appreciated and inspiring. As a result of Jon’s kindness and generosity, numerous families now have a warm and safe place to call home””
Jon Bon Jovi joined Delta executives that features a Habitat for Humanity paint schematic and “Delta’s Force for Global Good” decaling. “In my role as a Habitat for Humanity Ambassador, I’m pleased to help Delta air Lines announce their new philanthropic program and commitment to Habitat,” said Bon Jovi. “I can speak from experience that Delta’s employees who are committing their time to Habitat will feel proud and moved by their dedicated efforts. Their involvement- and the Habitat messages that you can’t miss, emblazoned on their Delta aircraft ? will encourage others to become involved and share in the rebuilding of their own communities.”
Jon Bon Jovi
Musician, singer, songwriter and actor, Jon Bon Jovi is most recognizable as the voice for the band Bon Jovi. Since the group’s formation in the arly 1980s, Bon Jovi has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and at more than 2,700 shows in 47 countries more than 32 million fans have seen Bon Jovi in concert.
The band’s latest album, Have a Nice Day, includeds the smash hit “Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” which made history as Bon Jovi became the first rock band ever to have a No.1 hit on the country chart. The tour that followed was on of the top grossing tours of 2005-2006, playing to more than 2 million concert-goers worldwide. Bon Jovi will come to Japan on June for concert sponsored by Asahi beer.
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Jon Bon Jovi leads advocacy effort as ‘Founding Ambassador’ of newly created Habitat for Humanity Ambassador Program
Delta Air Lines Rocks with Jon Bon Jovi and Habitat for Humanity to unveil global philanthropic pledge and newly-painted livery for “Delta’s Force to Global Good” aircraft