Pub. 5 Issue 2

8 Issue 2 2019 O ver 3000 people participated in a 5k run in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning September 21, 2019. The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association and Bob Smith Toyota served as major sponsors of the event and have been supporters of Homeboy Industries for many years! Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang- involved and previously incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community. Homeboy Industries began in 1988 and has evolved into the largest gang intervention, rehab and reentry program in the world. Each year they welcome nearly 9,000 people through their doors seeking to transform their lives. Their clients are embraced by a community of kinship and offered a variety of free wraparound services. In addition to serving over 7,700 community clients, our flagship 18 month re-entry program is offered to over 400 men and women each year. Approximately two-thirds of the senior staff are graduates of this program. They focus on healing and job training through our social enterprises so trainees can discover their true selves and live healthy lives, contributing to the wellbeing of their families and communities thereby breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma that have plagued so many.  Homeboy Industries 5K Run