Celebrity philanthropist JON BON JOVI helped open a homeless shelter in Philadelphia Pennsylvania which will help displaced youths have a place to stay for the night and food.
The Livin on a Prayer singer, opened the shelter on Tuesday and has been a lifelong supporter of homeless charities, even donating money to fund the $3 million (£1.88 million) facility through his Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation .
He joined Covenant House International president Kevin Ryan to launch the new accommodation, which will house 20 youngsters between the ages of 18 and 21, explaining that failing to support troubled youths "denies all of us their talents and visions".
2010 has seen a dramatic turn in the government's attitudes on homelessness with the publication of 'Opening Doors: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness' a subchapter of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, which will help homeless people get back on their feet.
It is estimated that there are around 51,000 homeless people currently living in New York alone, giving reason for strict action being made to help them find shelter.
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