Jon Bon Jovi speaks during a press conference during which Project HOME announced the grand opening of the Inn of Amazing Mercy, the organization’s 20th supportive, affordable housing residence in Philadelphia Thursday.on Aug 3, 2023, 5:05 p.m. ET
The decorating soundtrack was in honor of Jon Bon Jovi, the rock star and longtime Project HOME advocate who attended not only to celebrate the opening of the Inn of Amazing Mercy, but to fete Project HOME president and executive director Sister Mary Scullion,The Inn of Amazing Mercy marks a milestone for Project HOME. This development helped the longtime anti-homelessness nonprofit surpass its goal of creating 1,000 affordable housing units across Philadelphia.
“The ‘power of we’ here today brings us closer to ending homelessness, hunger, and poverty,” Bon Jovi said. “As we’ve always said ‘One soul at a time.’ I could tell you that saying never gets old. We’re proud every time that we can celebrate the opening of a new building that supports our mission.”Bon Jovi added that he hopes the spirit of the organization continues after the departure of Scullion, whom he called his “inspiration” and “guiding light.