The extent to which Fr. Boyle’s ministry towards gang members prompted a difference in the world can, in many ways, be seen as major. Through his compassion, hard work, and determination Fr. Boyle has been able to, and still continues to help out the lives of men, women and children who were, or are headed on the path of violence. His personal life and sacrifice can be used as an example to many as how we should live our lives. Despite being comfortably born in Los Angeles to wonderful parents and siblings, attending Catholic private schools, always having a job and not being exposed to any signs of gangs leading up into his teenage years, Father Boyle choose to locate himself in areas of violence and surround himself with gang members in order to provide assistance and guidance to those in need.
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The infographic boasts that Homeboy Industries monthly sees up to 1,000 people, performs an average of 800 tattoo removal sessions, sees over 140 people for legal service appointments and even has 400 students attending classes in their education and curriculum departments. In addition, the mission of the company as seen on their website it to: “provide 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”). This mission is truly remarkable in the sense that it is helping to set a goal to provide a strong backing to those trying to change their lives for the better. Not only are they working to better their own lives, they are also working to better the lives of their future generations and helping to keep them off the streets through their newfound knowledge and
The infographic boasts that Homeboy Industries monthly sees up to 1,000 people, performs an average of 800 tattoo removal sessions, sees over 140 people for legal service appointments and even has 400 students attending classes in their education and curriculum departments. In addition, the mission of the company as seen on their website it to: “provide 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”). This mission is truly remarkable in the sense that it is helping to set a goal to provide a strong backing to those trying to change their lives for the better. Not only are they working to better their own lives, they are also working to better the lives of their future generations and helping to keep them off the streets through their newfound knowledge and