About Us
Homies Unidos believes in the inherent right of youth, families and their communities to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential in a just, safe and healthy society.
For ten years, Homies Unidos has been a catalyst for change, working to end violence and promote peace in our communities through gang prevention, the promotion of human rights in immigrant communities, and the empowerment of youth through positive alternatives to gang involvement and destructive behavior.
In fact, we are living proof that prevention works and that peace is possible.
We are an independent 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Our leaders are engaged with peer organizations to share best practices for organizations around the globe.
A Letter From Interim Executive Director, Mirna Solorzano
Dear Friends,
We are extremely grateful for the overwhelming support we have received. From all walks of life, all over the country, community members, volunteers, and leaders, have chosen to stand with Homies Unidos during the recent difficult times.
At Homies Unidos, we continue our work with even more vigilance. Our mission remains the same, as we work to end violence and promote peace in our communities through: gang prevention and intervention, programs that empower youth with positive alternatives to gang involvement and destructive behavior, and advocating for the promotion of human rights in immigrant and low income communities.
Our organization is driven by an unshakable belief in the inherent right of youth, families and their communities to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential in a just, safe and healthy society.
The many lives transformed by Homies Unidos over the past eleven years reminds us that our work in Pico Union and Los Angeles is crucial to achieving the peace we all desire and therefore we must continue stronger than ever.
We thank the volunteers, foundations and individual supporters, who believe in our work and continue to invest time, energy and capital in our communities.
In the words of peacemaker Alex Sanchez, “Together we will succeed in creating opportunities to those facing the violence in our schools, community and homes.”
If you have not done so already, I invite you to please join us in peacemaking.
Contact our office or visit our website to explore how you can volunteer or make a donation today.
With much respect,
Mirna Solorzano
Interim Executive Director