Be Different Be Daring Be Delicious
Sip Something Unexpected
Be Different Be Daring Be Delicious
Sip Something Unexpected
Be Different Be Daring Be Delicious
Sip Something Unexpected
Be Different Be Daring Be Delicious
Sip Something Unexpected
lo MÁXimO
aWarDs
2026
april 25, 2026
JW Marriott L.A. Live
Be  Different.
Be  Daring.
Be  Delicious.

Join us for Lo Máximo,
Homeboy Industries’
premier annual
fundraising gala.

This extraordinary event stands as our most significant fundraiser, uniting supporters, friends, and community leaders in a vibrant celebration of transformation and hope.

Lo Máximo isn’t just a gala; it’s a testament to the power of community, resilience, and the belief that everyone deserves a chance to redefine their future. Your participation helps us continue to provide hope, training, and support to those who are working towards a new life.

We invite you to be part of this inspiring evening. Come out and celebrate with us, support our cause, and witness the transformative power of compassion in action. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of many. Join us for a night that promises not only to honor significant achievements but also to inspire a collective commitment to a brighter, more inclusive future.

program

5:00 PM
Mass, all are welcome
Cocktail Reception

6:30 PM
Dinner and Awards Program

This extraordinary event stands as our most significant fundraiser, uniting supporters, friends, and community leaders in a vibrant celebration of transformation and hope.

Lo Máximo isn’t just a gala; it’s a testament to the power of community, resilience, and the belief that everyone deserves a chance to redefine their future. Your participation helps us continue to provide hope, training, and support to those who are working towards a new life.

We invite you to be part of this inspiring evening. Come out and celebrate with us, support our cause, and witness the transformative power of compassion in action. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of many. Join us for a night that promises not only to honor significant achievements but also to inspire a collective commitment to a brighter, more inclusive future.

honorees

Homegirl Hero
JacQueena Matthews haynes

JacQueena Matthews Haynes works at Crystal Stairs - a place close to her heart - where she is dedicated to promoting accessible child care for mothers and families as they manage work and family needs. JacQueena first came to Homeboy Industries in 2013 and quickly moved from maintenance to working in the clock-in room. She has often said that Homeboy welcomed her through its doors without judgment and shared opportunities for her growth and change that she now mirrors back to people in her own life and community.

Homeboy Hero
Isaac Gonzales

Isaac Gonzales is a dedicated leader with deep experience in re-entry services, where he has been deeply committed to empowerment, community transformation, and challenging preconceived narratives. At Homeboy Industries, Isaac was promoted to Program Manager in Case Management. He is now the Executive Director at Creative Acts, an organization working to transform urgent social justice issues through the revolutionary power of the arts. He is a lifelong learner and advocate for equity, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at California State University, Los Angeles. He loves being present for his family as a husband and father.

Kinship Honorees
Melanie & Richard Lundquist

Community honoree
Lauren tom

hosts

jane fonda &
father greg boyle

Jane Fonda, Homeboy Industries’ board member, activist and award-winning actor returns as our most esteemed Lo Máximo Awards host.

sponsors

visionary

Bancel Philanthropies

BMO

Leader

Johnny Carson Foundation

Patron

Cabrera Capital
EY
Humberto M. Guizar
Maryanne and Bryan Hancock

Lilly and Bruce Karatz
Bill Resnick and Michael J. Stubbs
Barbara and Tom Stevens
Lauren Tom and Curt Kaplan

advocate

Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries
CSU - Los Angeles and Dominguez Hills
Cusenza Family Foundation
Gallagher

Los Angeles Capital
Nat Roden
Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP and Larson LLP
Viamericas

benefactor

City National Bank
Come to Believe Foundation
East West Bank
Emily and Jon Favreau
Fenton Communications
IBEW Local 11 
Judge Lance A. Ito
Kaiser Permanente
KPRS
Los Angeles Chargers

Melanie and Richard Lundquist
Nathalie and David Herbst
Rosenthal Family Foundation
Sara and Matt Hill
St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox
Steve Page
Sysco
The Ratkovitch Family Foundation
Tina and Charlie McPhee
Traylor Bros., INC.
Wendy Lees & Thomas Boyle

ally

Amity Foundation
Bonnie Mioduchoski and Philippe Daniel
Diane and Tony Cole
David Controy
Dove Communications, Inc.

Law Offices of Sheena Rude
Menard Family Foundation
PICO California
Van Camp Family Charitable Trust

SPONSORSHIP

visionary

$100,000

• Up to five premier tables
• Verbal recognition during event
• Professional group photo (VIP carpet)
• Logo displayed on exclusive slide during dinner
• Premium placement on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials
• Three dedicated social media posts

LEADER

$75,000

• Up to four premier tables
• Verbal recognition during event
• Professional group photo (VIP carpet)
• Logo displayed on exclusive slide during dinner
• Placement on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional material.
• Two dedicated social media posts

AMBASSADOR

$50,000

• Up to three premier tables
• Verbal recognition during event
• Professional group photo (VIP carpet)
• Logo displayed on exclusive slide during dinner
• Placement on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional material.
• One dedicated social media post

patron

$25,000

• Up to two premier tables
• Recognition on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials

advocate

$15,000

• One premier table
• Recognition on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials

benefactor

$10,000

• One table
• Recognition on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials

ally

$5,000

• Four preferred seats
• Recognition on event donor wall, website, and electronic promotional materials

digital tribute ad

$2,500

This year’s tribute journal will be in video format and projected throughout the event.

The amount of time an ad is shown on screen is distinguished by giving level.

All ads in full color, RGB mode. SIZE: 16:9 ratio | 1920 pixels wide x 1080 pixels high | 300 dpi or higher

Lo máximo 2026