Homeboy Industries provides support and training to former gang members. 

Each year over 10,000 former gang members from across Los Angeles come through Homeboy Industries’ doors in an effort to make a positive change.

Homeboy Industries has become one of the largest and most successful gang intervention and rehabilitation programs in the US. This organization works towards helping gang members “envision an exit ramp off the ‘freeway’ of violence, addiction and incarceration.”

Their mission is to invest in people instead of putting them behind bars. They offer various programs to help including education, workforce development , mental health, substance abuse support and more. The organization has also opened multiple businesses/social enterprises including a diner at City Hall , a bakery, silkscreen/embroidery, and food. They sell 5 different salsa flavors and 6 guacamoles along with tortilla chips.

Each year over 10,000 former gang members from across Los Angeles come through Homeboy Industries’ doors in an effort to make a positive change.