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To champion the selfless acts of others
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Homeboy
Homeboy Industries is bringing hope to some of L.A.'s toughest neighborhoods by providing ways for at-risk youth and former gang members to meaningfully contribute to their communities. Under the leadership of the inspiring Father Greg Boyle, and with the motto Nothing Stops a Bullet like a Job, they guide more than 1,000 young people a month away from gang life.
Location: Los Angeles
Date: August, 2005
Grants Awarded: $1,035,000 to provide assistance to at-risk and former gang involved youth to help them to become contributing members of our community