Mario Lundes greeted First Lady Jill Biden at the Homeboy Industries bakery Friday afternoon eager — but nervous — to share his redemption story. Advertisement“It was an honor to meet her and welcome her to the Homeboy bakery,” he said. Jill Biden’s tour of Homeboy Industries came years after then-Vice President Joe Biden visited the nonprofit in 2015. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)“I’ve heard so much about this place,” Biden said after listening to stories from other “homies” and helping make a few pastries. Homeboy is 90% privately funded, Vozzo said, but local and federal government support can make a big difference.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 18, 2022 00:18 UTC