Saturday, March 29, 2025 – JW Marriott at LA
Join us for Lo Máximo, Homeboy Industries’ premier annual fundraising gala. This extraordinary event stands as our most significant fundraiser, uniting supporters, friends, and community leaders in a vibrant celebration of transformation and hope.
Lo Máximo isn’t just a gala; it’s a testament to the power of community, resilience, and the belief that everyone deserves a chance to redefine their future. Your participation helps us continue to provide hope, training, and support to those who are working towards a new life.
We invite you to be part of this inspiring evening. Come out and celebrate with us, support our cause, and witness the transformative power of compassion in action. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of many. Join us for a night that promises not only to honor significant achievements but also to inspire a collective commitment to a brighter, more inclusive future.
Program
5:00 PM
Mass, all are welcome
Cocktail Reception
6:30 PM
Dinner and Awards Program
HUGO GONZALEZ
Homeboy Hero
Artist
Hugo Gonzalez is an artist who works in the gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry areas.... Read More
HUGO GONZALEZ
Hugo Gonzalez is an artist who works in the gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry areas. He came to Homeboy as a trainee in 2018 and became a much sought after tour guide for our visitors. He was an Initiate Justice Inside Organizer. Before this, Hugo facilitated classes for the Success Stories program in Soledad State Prison during the time he was incarcerated for 18.5 years. Hugo is a committed activist, working to dismantle patriarchy through advocacy, representative community building, with a focus challenging societal norms.
KANAKA LUNA-JENNINGS
Homegirl Hero
Drug and alcohol counselor, Grandview Foundation
Kanaka Luna-Jennings began as a trainee at Homeboy Industries in 2019, quickly rising ... Read More
KANAKA LUNA-JENNINGS
Kanaka Luna-Jennings began as a trainee at Homeboy Industries in 2019, quickly rising to core staff first working in tattoo removal and then later, joining workforce development as a navigator retention specialist for the Department of Labor Growth Opportunity (DOL-GO) program, that focuses to empower marginalized 18–24-year-old young adults. As a member of API RISE, she thrives while promoting community, cultural healing, family reunification, and advocacy. Currently, Kanaka works at Grandview Foundation as a certified drug and alcohol counselor, helping others heal and recover from their disease of addiction. She treasures Homeboy Industries as a sanctuary of second chances, love, and acceptance and carries this with her in how she approaches her work every day.
Thomas Vozzo
Community Honoree
Jane Fonda, Homeboy Industries’ board member, activist and award-winning actor returns as our most esteemed Lo Máximo Awards host. Joining as hosts — friends alongside Jane — are Camilla Belle, creator, actor and advocate and Pete Holmes, comedian and actor.
We are excited and honored to announce this year’s musical guest: Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter, and longtime friend of Homeboy Industries, Aloe Blacc. Known for major hits such as “I Need A Dollar”, “The Man”, and “Wake Me Up”, he pledged early in his career to use his music for positive social transformation. Aloe refers to his style of music as thematic, calling it “A.I.M.” which stands for affirmation, inspiration, and motivation.
Visionary
Leader
Johnny Carson Foundation
Ambassador
- Annenberg Foundation
- Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation
- Felipe and Lesa Esparza
- EY
- Jane Fonda
- Fred and June MacMurry Foundation
- Pernille and Jason Lopez
- Tom and Barbara Stevens
- Bill Resnick and Michael J. Stubbs
- Viamericas Corporation
Advocate
- Cabrera Capital
- Cusenza Family Foundation
- Lilly and Bruce Karatz
- Alexa and Scott Rousso
- Debra and David Solomon
- Mike and Corky Stoller
- The Braille Institute
- The Good Deed Corps & Homeboy Media Advisory Committee
- Vectis DC
Benefactor
- Aventiv Technologies
- Bear Holdings & The Salas Family
- Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries
- City National Bank
- Come to Believe Network
- Sarah and Steve Delgado
- Dove Communications Inc.
- Lani and Brad Fauvre
- Fenton Communications Inc.
- Gallagher
- IBEW Local #11
- Judge Lance A. Ito
- Larson LLP
- Wendy Lees and Tom Boyle
- Los Angeles Capital
- Mercedes Martinez and Chris Weitz
- Leslie and Brian Matthews
- McCourt Partners
- Tina and Charlie McPhee
- Office of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath
- Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP
- Rosenthal Family Foundation
- Saint Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church
- Somos Group
- Kabira and Peter Stokes
- StoutSysco
- The Biondi Family Fund
- The Ratkovich Family Foundation
- Lauren Tom and Curt Kaplan
- Dr. Rafael & Araceli Ventura, David & Charon Sandoval, D’Aiello Sandoval Infinity Foundation
- UCLA Health
- Waymo
Ally
- Adventist Health White Memorial
- Amity Foundation
- Theresa Walsh Arietta
- AT&T
- California State University Los Angeles Foundation
- Dominic and Linda Cirincione
- Paul Dooley
- Kally and Richard Fisher
- Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association
- Intuit
- IRS Demo
- Jean Lang
- Megan and Joseph Mckellar
- Menard Family Foundation
- Office of Supervisor Hilda Solis
- Bernard Rapan
- Astri Sorenson & Tim O’Toole
- The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
- Van Camp Family Charitable Trust
- Sharon Wood
Visionary | $100,000
- Up to five premier tables
- Verbal recognition during event
- Professional group photo (VIP carpet)
- Logo displayed on exclusive slide during dinner
- Premium placement on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials
- Three dedicated social media posts
Leader | $75,000
- Up to four premier tables
- Verbal recognition during event
- Professional group photo (VIP carpet)
- Logo displayed on exclusive slide during dinner
- Prominent placement on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials
- Two dedicated social media posts
Ambassador | $50,000
- Up to three premier tables
- Verbal recognition during event
- Professional group photo (VIP carpet)
- Logo displayed on exclusive slide during dinner
- Placement on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional material.
- One dedicated social media post
Patron | $25,000
- Up to two premier tables
- Recognition on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials
Advocate | $15,000
- One premier table
- Recognition on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials
Benefactor | $10,000
- One table
- Recognition on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials
Ally | $5,000
- Four preferred seats
- Recognition on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials
Digital Tribute Ad | $2,500
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This year’s tribute journal will be in video format and projected throughout the event
For more information about becoming a sponsor, please contact Kristin Bray at kristin@elementsevents.org or 818.564.4064