Recognition and Awards
A documentary titled Father G. and the Homeboys was released in 2007.
Homeboy Industries made its first foray into the mainstream market with its salsa being sold at Ralphs Supermarket.
In 2007, Father Boyle appeared in an episode of MTV's True Life, which followed an employee of Homeboy Industries named Dennis.
Father Boyle and Homeboy Industries were awarded in the humanitarian category by of the 10th Annual Bon Appétit Awards in September, 2007.
Members of Homeboy Industries were also shown in the music video for Daughtry's "What About Now" in July 2008.
Father Boyle was inducted into the California Hall of Fame in December 2011.
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