Celebrating 40 Years of Proyecto Pastoral

Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission was founded in 1986 by Father Gregory J. Boyle, S.J. and a group of courageous and committed women from Boyle Heights, determined to build a better world for their community.
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Over the past four decades, we have worked to honor and build upon the work of our founders. Today, we serve over 8,000 children and families through our early childhood education centers, youth development programs, homeless shelters, and community organizing efforts.
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We invite you to join us in celebrating all, past and present, who have joined us on our journey to building a better Boyle Heights.
40th Anniversary Gala
This year's 40th Anniversary Gala will bring together 300+ supporters of Proyecto Pastoral's impact work in the Boyle Heights community, including philanthropists, public figures, and valued members of the Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles Communities.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Vibiana | 214 Main Street
Our Honorees

Castulo de la Rocha
President and CEO, Altamed

Zoila D. Escobar
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer and President of the AltaMed Foundation

Renata Simril
President and CEO,
L84 Foundation


María Elena Durazo
California State Senator
Jesuits West Province
Featuring

Raquel Román, MSW
Executive Director, Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission

Fr. Gregory J. Boyle, SJ
Founder, Homeboy Industries and Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission
Our Host Committee
Dulce Acosta
Brian & Sarah Albert
Margarita Amador
Judge (Ret.) Phillip & Jane Argento
Fr. Brendan Busse, SJ
Rose Ann Djelmane
Katey Herman
Corissa Hernandez
Vince & Anita Lawler
Sandra J. Martinez
Amanda Mejia
Jose “Che” Ramirez
Miriam Rodriguez
Rey & Vivian Rodriguez
Sophia Sleap
Frank Williams
Our Dedicated Sponsors
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