G Day
in L.A.
May 19th is Father Greg Boyle Day!
Join us for a week-long celebration.
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About
Medal of Freedom
Recipient &
Los Angeles Icon

On May 3, 2024, Father Greg Boyle received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Weeks later, on his birthday, the city of Los Angeles declared May 19th “Father Greg Boyle Day”. This week, please join us honoring Father Greg and the transformative work of Homeboy Industries.

Father G
Kindness is the only strength there is.”
Kindness
Father G
“Kindness is the only strength there is.”
DONATE
1,000 Donors for G

This year, we're inviting you to help us celebrate this special occasion (also Father Greg’s Birthday!) in a meaningful way. Your donation, no matter the size, is a gift that extends Father Greg’s legacy of kinship and hope. Our goal? 1,000 donations—aka a full G for G Day. It's a bold target, but one that reflects the deep and wide-reaching impact of Father Greg’s work. And if you find it in your heart to give 1G for G ($1,000), know that your generosity will go even further in fueling this mission of radical love and second chances.

PURCHASE
Get a Slice of Our World-Famous Coffee Cake on G*

Celebrate with something sweet. Come in and enjoy a free slice of our signature coffee cake with every purchase at Homegirl Café anytime May 12th through May 19th.

*Free with Purchase!

Father G
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
PURCHASE
Get a Limited Edition
“G-Day” Tee-Shirt!

Shop with a purpose. Get a free, exclusive G-Day T-shirt when you spend $49.99 or more online at ShopHomeboy.com or in Pasadena at Homeboy Puppy Fades.

shirts available in two sizes: medium and x-large

DINE
We’re Cooking Up
Something Special
at Homegirl Café,
Saturday, May 17th!

Come enjoy a meal, dine-in at Homegirl Café on Saturday, May 17th from 9A-2P. Join us for a special prix-fixe menu highlighting a selection of our most popular and favorite items. Plus enjoy a Tepito Takeover at Homegirl Café. Tepito coffee will be offering their best-selling coffee drinks and Homeboy Bakery pastries. 

SHOP
Pop-Up for G with Homeboy Threads!

Come and shop at our Homeboy Threads Pop Up, Saturday May 17th from 10A – 3P. Shop sustainably and find vintage clothes, designer, new items, shoes and more! 

Father G
“There is no force in the world better able to alter anything from its course than love.”
JOIN US
Homie 2 Homie

Join us Saturday, May 17th at 10 AM for a special G Day Homie 2 Homie speaker session. Hear powerful stories from our Homeboy community and enjoy some live Aztec dancing and a DJ to follow. Located in front of Homegirl Cafe.

RECYCLE
Save 1,000 Items from the Landfill with Homeboy Electronics and Homeboy Threads

Homeboy Recycling will have a pop-up truck collecting used electronics and Homeboy Threads will be collecting gently used clothes. Saturday May 17th from 10A – 3P.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Watch Father Greg's Thought for the Day

Join us on May 19th at 9:00 AM, Father Greg will share a thought for the day.

SHARE A MESSAGE WITH G
Send Fr. Greg
a Message!

Upload a video to send your birthday wishes to Father Greg.

Submissions
DONATE
Honor Father Greg's
Legacy with a Gift of Hope

Your donation helps continue Father Greg's vision of compassion, healing, and second chances. As we celebrate his Presidential Medal of Freedom and "Father Greg Boyle Day," help us reach our goal of 1,000 Donors for G during this special week.Every contribution—no matter the size—directly supports formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated individuals on their journey of healing and transformation.