Los Angeles, California. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced that the LA organization Homeboy Industries is the recipient of the 2020 Humanitarian Prize on August 3rd. This gives the nonprofit 2.5 million dollars to use as it wishes.
Homeboy Industries has worked to help rehabilitate men and women who have been affected by gang violence or have been previously incarcerated.
According to Homeboy’s website: “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. They are welcomed into a community of mutual kinship, love, and a wide variety of services ranging from tattoo removal to anger management and parenting classes.”
Here’s a video about the honor:
As of August 2020, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded 36.5 million to various nonprofit organizations.
President and CEO of the Conrad Hilton Foundation, Peter Laugharn spoke on the decision to choose Homeboy Industries.
“The Jury’s selection of Homeboy Industries as the recipient of the 2020 Hilton Humanitarian Prize speaks to the power of standing with people who have been systemically marginalized, creating space for them to heal and invest in their future, with the intention of ending the socio-economic inequities that impact communities. A tremendous example of ground-breaking humanitarian work right here in Los Angeles, its community-led approach has spawned and supported a global network of over 300 organizations. Homeboy Industries embodies the spirit of the Prize and the work of the Foundation — focusing on equity, resilience, and dignity — in an inspiring way.”
To help Homeboy Industries you can donate directly on its website, or you can buy merchandise, food, supplies, and more that will contribute to the organization.
From Conrad N. Hilton Foundation:
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a family foundation established in 1944 by the man who started Hilton Hotels. We provide funds to nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of individuals living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage throughout the world.
