We are delighted to share the news that Father Greg Boyle, the founder of Homeboy Industries, has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. According to a White House press release it is given to […]
Category Archives: Awards and Recognition
Drevno receives Jefferson Award for his work with Jails to Jobs tattoo removal program
Mark Drevno, founder and executive director of Jails to Jobs, has received the Jefferson Award for Public Service for his work to help those leaving prison, ex-gang members and victims of human trafficking remove their visible anti-social tattoos. The award, […]
Citizens Awards to recognize successful ex-offenders
While many people leave prison and go on to lead successful lives, few are formally recognized for their accomplishments. One New York nonprofit, Citizens Against Recidivism, Inc., is out to change that. Since 2007, the organization has honored the successes […]