Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, brought together an inspiring group of supporters for a meaningful night in Los Angeles on Saturday (April 25) at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.
The organization hosted its 26th annual Lo Máximo Awards & Fundraising Gala celebrating kinship, healing, and second chances.
The evening was hosted by Academy Award winning-actress Jane Fonda, and honored individuals whose lives and work reflect compassion and transformation.
Keep reading to find out more…Guests in attendance included Tyler Posey, Angelique Cabral, Mayan Lopez, This Is About Humanity co-founder Elsa Marie Collins, Monica Rosenthal, Ylona Garcia, and Mishel Prada, among many others.
Board member and actress Camilla Belle delivered a heartfelt presenting speech, reflecting on her early connection to the organization before introducing a soulful performance by Goapele, who performed her hit song “Closer”.
The 2026 Lo Máximo honorees included Isaac Gonzales (Homeboy Hero), JacQueena Matthews Haynes (Homegirl Hero), Lauren Tom (Community Honoree), and Melanie and Richard Lundquist (Kinship Honorees).
Funds raised from the gala directly support Homeboy Industries’ wide range of services, including job training, mental health support, tattoo removal, legal services, and reentry programs serving thousands each year.
For more information or to support Homeboy Industries, visit lomaximo2026.homeboyindustries.org.
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