The Aerosmith frontman has helped to establish a home for abused and neglected girls, and even donated $500,000 towards the renovation of an suitable 82-acre building located just outside of Memphis.
Named “Janie’s House” after Aerosmith’s hit 1989 song “Janie’s Got a Gun”, the house will aim to provide a safe space for those women who have nowhere to go.
It’s said the home’s main goal is to raise awareness of neglect and abuse as serious issues, whilst generating financial support to see that victims are given the proper channels to help them overcome any trauma they might be facing.
The home fosters 14 girls at a time (between 26 and 60 annually), and promises to shelter them for as long as they need help.
As well as supporting the homes, Tyler has also created “Janie’s Fund”, which has raised around $4 million in total since its opening.
It really is great when your icons turn out to be real-life heroes as well.
Steven Tyler may have experienced his own problems in the past, but he remains inspirational as ever!
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