"I’ve been carrying this paper of freedom in my pocket since I got it yesterday. Since I was 9 years old, I've been on probation and in and out of jail. For so long, my identity has been a number in the system. But now, I am free" Read More
Homeboy Industries’ Art Heals returns this fall to The Other Fair | LA, presented by Saatchi Art at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on September 5-8, with Sleeved Out In Radical Kinship, an interactive art piece for all ages. After viewing art and letters from formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women of Homeboy […]
Los Angeles, CA – Steve Delgado has been named Chief Development Officer at Homeboy Industries where he will oversee Development, Marketing and Communications, Media Relations and the Global Homeboy Network for the internationally recognized gang prevention, rehab and reentry non-profit organization. “We’re thrilled to welcome Steve to Homeboy,” said Thomas Vozzo, Chief Executive Officer. “Steve’s […]
We’re excited to partner with West Elm for an upcoming pop-up shop featuring our latest Spring 2019 Streetwear Collection from the Homeboy Industries co*lab! Join us on Sunday, June 30th, from 11am to 5pm at West Elm L.A. for a chance to get your own #HomeboyStreetwear. Local clothing brand LOW END will also be present […]
Homeboy Salsa and Guacamole now available at Walmart Locations in Southern California On Thursday, June 13, 2019 Homeboy Industries celebrated the introduction of Homeboy Salsa and Homeboy Guacamole for sale at forty select southern California Walmart locations. The product launch celebration was held at the Walmart Superstore in Compton, CA and featured Compton Mayor, Aja […]
We’ve teamed up with The Little Market to design and screen-print limited edition Homeboy & Homegirl tote bags. They’re fair trade, good for the environment, and support our mission — 50% of every bag sold will be donated to Homeboy Industries. The Little Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering artisan women in […]
UPDATED 5/10/2019: We are thrilled to announce we are a finalist in the $100,000 My LA2050 Grants Challenge! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who voted for Homeboy as we create job opportunities for the formerly incarcerated. Wish us luck in the next phase of the selection process! Winners will be announced June 4th. LA2050 […]
Homeboy Industries has been selected as the official non-profit partner for The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, which is presented by Saatchi Art at Magic Box at The Reef in Downtown Los Angeles, on March 28-31. At the event, Homeboy Industries ArtHeals will sell limited edition work by our program participants. Visit us at the […]
Join us March 30, 2019 at the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE, for a joyful evening hosted by Homeboy Industries Board Member, Jane Fonda and her longtime friend, actress, Lily Tomlin. On this evening we will all come together to recognize our shared humanity through inspiring stories and celebrate the truth that we all belong to […]
Homeboy Industries is proud to have been awarded a two-year grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. In 2018, The Foundation’s General Community Grants were awarded to programs that provide paths out of poverty through social enterprise. Homeboy Industries provides hands-on job training for hundreds of formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated individuals each year […]
“Radical Kinship: Celebrating 30 Years of Homeboy Industries” is an intimate but powerful exhibition of art and photographs made by, of and about the extended Homeboy Industries family.
