Bon Jovi’s foundation helped turn former Army Medical Center into housing for 77 homeless veterans

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation helped fund the veteran housing project. Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Foundation helped fund a housing project that turned part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, into homes for formerly homeless veterans. The project opened in 2019 with 77 permanent supportive housing units.According to the foundation, the housing development was built by HELP USA in partnership with the District of Columbia as part of the redevelopment of the 66-acre site that once housed the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The HELP USA building was the first residential development to open on the former military medical centre campus.The project was designed specifically for veterans who had experienced homelessness. It included 77 studio apartments along with offices for medical staff, counsellors and case managers. The building also had a cafeteria, gym and landscaped courtyard, giving residents access to housing as well as support services.Funding came from government sources and private donations. The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation was the lead private funder.Housing for 77 formerly homeless veteransThe 77 homes were offered at different affordability levels. ...