What does Homeboy Industries do?

Homeboy Industries is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, founded in 1988 by Father Gregory Boyle. It focuses on gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry for formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated individuals. Originally starting as a job training initiative at Dolores Mission Church, it has grown to become the world's largest program of its kind, serving over 10,000 people annually. The organization offers a range of free, comprehensive services, including mental health counseling, legal assistance, and work-readiness training. Homeboy Industries operates self-sustaining social enterprises, such as Homeboy Bakery and Homeboy Groceries, which provide job training and generate revenue to support its mission. The program emphasizes healing and community support, fostering relationships and long-term transformation for its participants, known as "homies." Through its efforts, Homeboy Industries aims to break cycles of violence and trauma, positively impacting individuals and their communities.