Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Hillsdale College Announces Commencement Speaker Bishop Robert Barron

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Hillsdale College is pleased to announce that Bishop Robert Barron will address the class of 2023 during the Colleges 171st commencement ceremony.

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  • Hillsdale College is pleased to announce that Bishop Robert Barron will address the class of 2023 during the Colleges 171st commencement ceremony.
  • It holds firmly to the Christian teachings of time immemorial, said Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn.
  • Barron is bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester (Minnesota) and founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries.
  • Hillsdale College is an independent, nonsectarian, Christian liberal arts college located in southern Michigan.

La Casa de Maria Retreat Center & Center for Spiritual Renewal celebrate commitment to protect and conserve water of the San Ysidro Creek

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Located on 26 acres along the banks of the San Ysidro Creek, La Casa is nestled between mountain and ocean.

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  • Located on 26 acres along the banks of the San Ysidro Creek, La Casa is nestled between mountain and ocean.
  • The Center for Spiritual Renewal was founded in 1955 by the then Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for women entering the sisterhood.
  • Today the center continues its legacy of commitment to spiritual growth as a retreat center, open to all faiths and disciplines, focused on providing a safe, peaceful and naturally beautiful environment dedicated to helping people reconnect and recharge physically, emotionally and spiritually.
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Homeboy Industries Announces Gift From Mackenzie Scott And Dan Jewett

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Following Homeboy Industries' recognition as the 25threcipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize in 2020, the MacKenzie-Jewett gift supports Homeboy Industries global leadership as a paradigm for social justice and creating lasting change for those on the margins.

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  • Following Homeboy Industries' recognition as the 25threcipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize in 2020, the MacKenzie-Jewett gift supports Homeboy Industries global leadership as a paradigm for social justice and creating lasting change for those on the margins.
  • Amidst renewed pursuit for alternatives to incarceration in L.A. County and beyond, this gift will enable Homeboy Industries to expand its transformative impactto reachmore people.
  • "We are blessed to stand with MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett in pursuit of a more just world."
  • To expand its humanitarian impact, Homeboy Industries is in the quiet phase of a $120 million comprehensive capitalcampaign and MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett's gift will be catalytic in this effort to secure the organization's bold vision for its future.

Care4 Software and Homeboy Industries Create Solution for Evidenced-Based Rehabilitation

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

"\nWith Care4, Homeboy Industries now manages case work in a much more effective way.

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  • "\nWith Care4, Homeboy Industries now manages case work in a much more effective way.
  • On-site training through Care4 Coaches ensures that the onboarding process for Homeboy Industry employees helps in transitioning from the old approach to the new Care4 implementation.
  • "\n"We\'re incredibly excited to be partnering with Care4," said Thomas Vozzo, CEO, Homeboy Industries.
  • "\nFor more than a decade, Care4 Software has been developing software solutions for clients and partners around the globe.

Amazon Studios Teams up With Homeboy Industries to Provide Meals to Los Angeles Poll Workers on Election Day

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Amazon Studios is teaming up with Homeboy Industries a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to gang rehabilitation and re-entry of formerly incarcerated individuals to support Los Angeles poll workers.

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  • Amazon Studios is teaming up with Homeboy Industries a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to gang rehabilitation and re-entry of formerly incarcerated individuals to support Los Angeles poll workers.
  • Poll workers are largely responsible for their own food and refreshments while working on Election Day.
  • Amazon Studios and Homeboy Industries are proud to support local communities and poll workers for their dedication and hard work on this pivotal day.
  • I am grateful for the collaboration and support from Amazon Studios and Homeboy Industries to provide meals to our vital election workers in underserved regions of the County.

IRTH Communications Donates 10,000 Face Masks to Homeboy Industries

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Friday, October 2, 2020

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IRTH Communications , a full-service provider of investor relations, financial marketing and strategic consulting services to high-growth small-cap companies, today announced a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) of 10,000 face masks to Homeboy Industries.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IRTH Communications , a full-service provider of investor relations, financial marketing and strategic consulting services to high-growth small-cap companies, today announced a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) of 10,000 face masks to Homeboy Industries.
  • 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.
  • With gang violence at an all-time high, it is without question that Homeboy Industries is the hope people need in order to stop the cycle," commented Mr.Andrew Haag, Managing Partner of IRTH Communications.
  • "We thank IRTH Communications for their generous donation of face masks so that we can help to keep our staff and others safe during this pandemic," commented Mr. Thomas Vozzo, CEO of Homeboy Industries.

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Announces Homeboy Industries as the 2020 Recipient of the Annual Humanitarian Prize

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Monday, August 3, 2020

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is pleased to announce that the Los Angeles-based, nonprofit organization Homeboy Industries has been chosen as the 2020 Humanitarian Prize recipient and will receive $2.5 million in unrestricted funding.

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  • The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is pleased to announce that the Los Angeles-based, nonprofit organization Homeboy Industries has been chosen as the 2020 Humanitarian Prize recipient and will receive $2.5 million in unrestricted funding.
  • Homeboy Industries embodies the spirit of the Prize and the work of the Foundation focusing on equity, resilience and dignity in an inspiring way.
  • "All of us at Homeboy Industries are profoundly humbled by the Hilton Foundation's recognition, Homeboy Industries Founder Fr.
  • The entire Homeboy Industries team is honored to be recognized by the Hilton Foundation, an organization with such strong focus on humanitarianism, Homeboy Industries Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Vozzo said.

Young Musicians Foundation's Mike Stoller Music Heals Program Provides Music Instruction for Homeboy Industries

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Created through the vision of legendary songwriter Mike Stoller, the Young Musicians Foundation's (YMF) Music Heals program is a unique, trauma-informed music immersion program created for participants in Homeboy's Workforce Development and other programs.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Created through the vision of legendary songwriter Mike Stoller, the Young Musicians Foundation's (YMF) Music Heals program is a unique, trauma-informed music immersion program created for participants in Homeboy's Workforce Development and other programs.
  • "When the interview finished, Mike mentioned an upcoming meeting at Homeboy Industries regarding a music program he wanted to start," Zooi related.
  • The Mike Stoller Music Heals program made its debut after months of planning, and was an immediate success, with the Homies and with Mr. Stoller, who attends every class his schedule allows.
  • The Young Musicians Foundation's (YMF) mission is to empower under-served, often marginalized students to find creativity, connection and joy through music.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles President Paul S. Viviano Chosen for a 2020 Cardinal’s Award by Archdiocese of Los Angeles

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles President and Chief Executive Officer Paul S. Viviano is being honored with the 2020 Cardinals Award by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

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  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles President and Chief Executive Officer Paul S. Viviano is being honored with the 2020 Cardinals Award by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
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    Children's Hospital Los Angeles President and CEO Paul S. Viviano with Jose H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, at the dedication of The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation Interfaith Center at CHLA.
  • Dagmar Grefe, PhD, ACPE, Manager of Spiritual Care and Clinical Pastoral Education at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
  • The Saban Research Institute of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles encompasses basic, translational and clinical research.