Homeboy Art Academy (HAA) is a part of Homeboy Industries. It is dedicated to providing culturally competent arts education and community support for formerly gang-involved and incarcerated youth and adults. With a mission to challenge systems of oppression, HAA centers the life experiences and cultural knowledge of impacted communities, fostering Read more…
ORFL supports Haverford with in 5 key areas. Professorship in Peace Justice and Human Rights Fund for Peace and Conflict Studies Professorship in Microfinance and Impact Investment CPGC International Program Coordinator Fund ORFL CPGC Fund To find out more about Haverford I went to visit as a representative of ORFL. Read more…
This year Haverford had many challenges. Luckily, they were able to host students on campus in both the fall and spring semester. They had some in person learning with no covid outbreaks on campus. Haverford was able to navigate the covid environment and manage the financial costs it brought. However, Read more…
In 2021 ORFL decided to supported Mercy Corps Community Investment Trust (CIT). This is a new initiative that has only been piloted in Portland OR but worked well. The project aims to invest in loss-protected commercial real estate at an accessible price point and put the control of the estate Read more…
In 2020 ORFL decided to support Homeboy Industries. Homeboy Industries is the largest and most successful program in the country helping formerly gang-involved and incarcerated youth and adults to rehabilitate and re-enter society as contributing citizens. Founded in the 1980s, by Father Greg Boyle, Homeboy has turned around the lives Read more…