Odessa, Texas/November 18, 2022-Odessa College recently presented “Jobs Not Jail: The Teachings of Father Greg Boyle. This one-time presentation was held at the OC Sports Center. Father Boyle provided information on life skills, jobs and hope to former gang members and ex-felons through the Homeboy Industries.
(Father Greg Boyle, Founder and Executive Director-Homeboy Industries, California)
Father Boyle witnessed the devastating impact of gang violence on his community during the so-called “Decade of Death” that began in the late 1980s and peaked in 1992. Father Boyle his parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings.
(Jarvis Thompson, Security-Homeboy Industries, California)
(Solomon McIntosh, Med Trainee, Homeboy Industries, California)
Odessa College hosted the 15th annual Odessa College Honors Luncheon, celebrating those that have made a difference in education in the community. The Honors Luncheon featured speaker Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboys Industries.
(Jacqui Gore-Vice President of Enhancement-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas)
Individuals and organizations were honored at the 15th Annual Odessa College Luncheon:
Angie Hurt King-Outstanding individual
XTO Energy-Outstanding Business
The Junior League of Odessa-Outstanding Non-Profit
(Jacqui Gore-Vice President of Enhancement-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas)
Buddy Hale-Outstanding Educator
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
