Homeboy Industries founder to discuss gang intervention

Homeboy Industries founder to discuss gang intervention

The Rev. Gregory Boyle, founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, will speak at 7 p.m.March 3 at Asbury First Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave., Rochester.

Homeboy Industries is a gang intervention, rehabilitation and reentry program. Boyle founded the organization 20 years ago in an economically deprived area of Los Angeles.

The nonprofit employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises that build real world skills. It has become a model for other organizations and cities. Homeboy Bakery was named one of Los Angeles’ 10 best bakeries in September 2016.

Boyle gives 200 lectures a year. He has written a book, “Tattoos on the Heart,” about his experiences.

Reservations are required for the free lecture.

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