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homeboy

[hohm-boi] / ˈhoʊmˌbɔɪ /


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At the end of the 18 months, Homeboy finds them jobs outside the nonprofit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Homeboy was founded by Boyle in 1988 and now bills itself as the “largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

The majority of the people Homeboy serves are effectively homeless, sleeping in their cars or couch surfing, Boyle said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Homeboy said it plans to maintain the exterior of the Spanish-style property and will continue selling the well-known pumpkin bread and candy, though there might be gaps in service during the transition.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Homeboy is really pale, like he doesn’t leave his apartment nearly enough.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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