Rock-and-roller Bon Jovi’s latest undertaking won’t be a new CD. Instead, the singer announced on Thursday that he has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to restore 15 decaying homes in Philadelphia. And he’s got former President Bill Clinton backing him too.

Clinton stood by Bon Jovi when he announced the Phase V Homeownership Project in Philadelphia. Bon Jovi told the Associated Press that Clinton “was intrigued enough that he offered his services, and said, ‘If I can help you in any way, don’t hesitate.’” Also involved with the project are the Saturn automobile company and a local charity.

Bon Jovi, a native of New Jersey, is highly involved in the city of Philadelphia – he is co-owner of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.

The rock star was presented with the City of Brotherly Love Award by Mayor John F. Street on Thursday at the National Constitution Center. The presentation was made after the Liberty Medal ceremony, which honoured former presidents George H.W. Bush and Clinton.

“We are all, in fact, connected,” Bon Jovi said. “We can make a difference.”






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