Jane Fonda Hosts Homeboy Industries Awards Gala

0:00On April 28th, Jane Fonda took the mic to host Homeboy Industries 26-low-maxima Awards Gala on April 25th at the J.W. Marriott Inn, downtown Los Angeles. The night spotlighted real changemakers with honors going to Isaac Gonzales as Homeboy Hero, Jack Queen of Matthews Haines as Homegirl Hero, Lauren Tom, for community work, and philanthropists Melanie and Richard Lunkwist for Building Kinship. Father Greg Boyle started this non-profit years back to pull folks out of gang life and into second chances through rehab and re-entry programs. They offer job training, tattoo removal, mental health help, and legal aid to get people steady on their feet. Stars rolled deep, with Camilla Bell sharing her longtime tie to the group. Singer-go-apply hitting the stage with her track, closer and attendees. Like Tyler Posey, Mayan Lopez, and Michelle Prada filling the room with support. Personal turnaround stories lit up the dinner after a mass and cocktails kick things off.

1:02Funds from the Gala fuel those core services, helping over 10,000 people each year build skills and jobs by a social enterprises. They've even linked up globally to spread this model of community healing. Events like this keep the momentum rolling. Proving one night of unity can spark lifelong transformations across neighborhoods. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates.