When I got out in 2004 I went to homeboys for help and on the way in I bumped into father Greg.I looked at him I said hello and introduced myself.He greeted me,but I guess I caught him at a bad time.I said I just got out and I need help.He said go to the front table and sign up and he just kept it pushing.I felt angry at the time because I felt that he brushed me off. I looked inside and thought to myself fuck this and turned around and walked away. Besides being angry I was heartbroken because I really wanted and needed the help and was willing to do anything to get the ball and run towards the in zone.I went home and I prayed about it trying to find an explanation about what had happened that day.Well here we are almost 2019 and today I have a career.Im a union Carpenter in las Vegas Nevada.I live a decent and productive life.Im very blessed and the future is bright.I was watching this video today and thought God knew my heart and already had a plan for me.Maybe God knew that father Greg had a full plate at that time and maybe there where people that needed more of father Greg help than what I needed.The road hasn't been easy and I've had a few bumps along the way,but God knew I was strong mentally and physically to endure and overcome. Resilience, dedication,and discipline have been key in my success.God is good and Gods plan is awesome.Father Greg I will never forget that day because it was the beganing of my journey.I didn't give up.God bless Homeboys industries.I hope that my story can motivate someone in the same situation to keep pressing on and to over come any obstacle.With Gods help and blessings anything is possible.

Every single educator needs to show this wonderful documentary to every single student. Hope does indeed have a home: Homeboy/Homegirl Industries. My students commented that they never really knew why people join gangs. Many of them thought that people joined gangs because it was "cool." This film corrects that error in perception. Well done, everyone at Homeboy Industries! Keep up the good work!!! We all need hope and here it is.

They should open more Homeboys Industry in other locations

My brother gets out in two months i hope this works out for him

I had the opportunity of listening to Father "G" speak today. He's freaking awesome! Purchased both of his books and can't put Tattoos on the heart down. Keep up the great work, you're making a huge difference in the world. I only hope that more people can be touched by your teachings.

"Its kept you from who you are" thats real 👍

This made me tear up, providing hope for the hopeless is truly beautiful. Any time I see Homeboy Inds. I'll come in and support!

Thank you to every staff person all the way to the person who walks through the doors for the first time. What you do is important.

Just showed this video to kids at the hall and they were impacted for sure.

I have worked side by side with many of the ladies and gentlemen in this film. So proud of all that you have accomplished. Emily Chapa...you gave me that fresh start (Crystal's daughter lol). And no we're not animals at all.

Thank you for expressing your healing. Programs like this need to be in every state and large city. Locking up the trauma wont heal it.

I really appreciate Father G and his compassion to help. I am looking for more videos of Mario.. I work with men trying to change their lives either on parole or probation and I show these videos to show hope to change. They asked if I could find more videos of Mario… does anyone know if these are possible? I just started following Homeboy Industries and I am so grateful for “G” and the mission!! Thank you!! ❤️

how has this video not exploded yet

Really inciting that it touches my heart and to know that there are some people out there who can spark the world with love and change so many beautiful people who got lost along the way. God bless you Sir n bless the HOME.

Wow, look how far we have come.....we got heart, we always have.

This is what our world needs! Thank you! Hopefully you can open up some new facilities across USA!

Thank you for being there, you are definitely helping to change our society. Thanks to people like you I can see hope and humanity. Pain feels the same in every languages as much as love and you guys know both of them. I send you an hug to all of you out there, stay strong ❤️

They are humans... in every dark side.. there is light...god bless you all.. stay kind always 🥰

Love to Homeboy Industries and Father Greg from New Zealand

I love this so much.

Beautiful people, keep the good work!

Loving the healing light!

Love the work! So inspiring ❤️

Father Boyle is my favorite person on Earth. He is a saint

God bless this channel and this work SO much. This is beautiful.

God’s Work 🙌🏽

BEAUTIFUL!!

this is so vital, not only for gang members, for HUMANITY. Bless you father G. You make me want to be a better minister :)

Love, Freedom and Peace to every single one.

Good mini doc, I really enjoyed it. Anything that "G" touches turns into gold.

Outstanding video

Beautiful from NYC💜

What a great video. Thank you all.

You guys are just so awesome.

Amazing people

WaKe Up♊️☮️'HomeBoys🕶️ Keep Up Tha Great Work💪🙏💪🙏🙏

She analyzed Trump real good...he has some serious issues, like the 62 million who thought he was OK. Congratulations to all of you!. My birthplace is East LA, then taken to South Central LA to grow up. This was when the hospital was called General Hospital, some may be old enough to remember. My work with youth in South Central lasted over a decade. Former prisoners would work with my after school program, talking to the most at-risk students. One person on this video said he has been to all prison of California...glad you survived everything and doing well. Even without the background music, your stories touched me in a certain way. My wish is for all of you to be happy and never sad. Peace and Love

How marvelous!

I wish we had something like this out here in Connecticut. Everyone thinks Ct. Is all rich whites in big ole beautiful houses and crime free....ya right..lmao!! Yes Ct. Has that but I haven't seen it. Grew up in the projects and still live in the hood. I stopped gangbanging about 15 years ago and been struggling with addiction my whole life but fortunately I'm clean right now thanks to God and Narcotics Anonymous. I still got a lot of work to do but I'm trying. Thank God I'll be 40 tomorrow and I never thought I'd see 20. No more prison, no more drugs, no more lying, stealing or cheating. God is good. Even though I doubt him all the time He keeps me protected and jeeps me going. What a different life today

If you aren't sending a monthly check to Homeboy, what's wrong with you? Even a few bucks...

Amazing work! Haha I love the ending of the ex gang members analyzing Trump's rhetoric! Shows they have really been rehabilitated from the inside out & have a deeper understanding of the root people's behavior

This is like Good Will Hunting: LA version

Buy father G’s books, they are amazing and go towards this cause

Fucking love this movement❤️

Those who enjoyed this video (and are reading the comments) may also appreciate the interview I recorded three days ago with Fr Greg about his Catholic Mysticism: almostgoodcatholics.buzzsprout.com/1909216/10606447 iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eternity-now-with-fr-greg-boyle/id1606930147?i=1000560773962

God bless you father G! You're God's angel. 😇🙏

Some people shouldn't have kids SMH.

8:46 "Hey foo your coffee es ALL done Ay" 😂 "here ju go" lmao

They have a purpose to live.

Not animals just misunderstood we're all people. To all the homeboys and homegirls that found a way out and found something in their life that makes them happy and get away from all the dumb s*** respects to you

Hey how can I have a sweater with the logo of home boys industry I want a gray one please let me know what method of payment you guys use to obtain it thank you.

"no wonder these white people got their shit straight they gotta a 401k" LOL that dude should do stand up comedy

21:13 LOL Yuuuuuuuuuuuup! He needs a Therapist. 💚💙💜

Aguas!

omg

Guy with tattoos on his face, would look better than most and me with out them. Hope more succeed. Santa Clause’s brother- delivering the gifts people have with in.

Great documentary, but the end is so unnecessary!

We’re this at dawg

lol nobody asks those questions now and days

Police is controversial i don’t know

😂

Someone else can have my place in heaven if it's ink free, and square's as far as the eye can see! No thanks don't sign me up, I'm not even a felon, and I have epilepsy from staying with a man who beat my head against a chain link fence pole, causing severe brain damage, and I don't know what else I can do, however I am certain I know what love is not, and I just do what I know has to love, because i know it's not void of consideration for if I am keeping my brothers and sisters in the front of my conscious thought if I'm contributing humane humanity to who's in front of me right then. Shit bro I live in a 255 sqft apartment and I have a waiting list yo!

Trump was right about most of these gangs members, Not all of them. Keep up the good work Father G.

Trumps a good man

Really inciting that it touches my heart and to know that there are some people out there who can spark the world with love and change so many beautiful people who got lost along the way. God bless you Sir n bless the HOME.