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Homeboy Industries Founder Rev. Gregory Boyle to Speak at 2018 Seaver College Commencement

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Photo courtesy of Creative CommonsThe Rev. Gregory J. Boyle, founder and executive director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles is set to speak at Seaver College commencement Saturday, April 28.Homeboy Industries works to change the lives of troubled young men and women affiliated with gangs, according to the company's mission. Michael Feltner, dean of Seaver College, said … [Read more...] about Homeboy Industries Founder Rev. Gregory Boyle to Speak at 2018 Seaver College Commencement

Annual eWaste Drive Brings in Awareness for Electronic Recycling

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Photos by Arthur Puu Pepperdine’s Center for Sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety partnered with Homeboy Industries to collect 1,476 pounds of electronic waste in its third annual campus-wide eWaste Drive. The drive was held outside the entrance to the Music Building from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants who donated their electronics received a free pastry or … [Read more...] about Annual eWaste Drive Brings in Awareness for Electronic Recycling

NSO excursion discovers Homeboys

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A crew of Pepperdine freshmen visited the site of Homeboy Bakery on Aug. 23, one of several projects under the Homeboy Industries banner, for an New Student Orientation excursion. Salvador Sanchez Strawbridge is the social media coordinator and staff photographer for Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit organization in the heart of Los Angeles. Founded in 1988 by “Father” Greg … [Read more...] about NSO excursion discovers Homeboys