Homeboy Industries to Convert Monastery into Treatment Facility

Nonprofit plans to turn former Monastery of the Angels into 60-bed community for substance abuse and mental health treatment.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit that helps current and former gang members get their lives back on track, has acquired the Monastery of the Angels in the Hollywood Hills. The organization plans to convert the 4-acre Spanish Colonial Revival property into a 60-bed community called Home of the Angels, providing 50 beds for substance abuse treatment and 10 for acute mental health issues, as well as outpatient services.

Why it matters

Homeboy Industries has long provided employment, tattoo removal, therapy, and other services to those in need, but has struggled to accommodate individuals with more severe substance abuse and mental health problems that require supervision and a place to stay during treatment. The acquisition of the Monastery of the Angels property will allow Homeboy to provide those critical services in-house, giving clients a better chance at success.

The details

The Monastery of the Angels has a storied history, having been founded by a group of Dominican nuns in 1924 who later moved to the Beachwood Canyon estate in 1934. The current Spanish-style structures on the property were built in 1948. The last nuns vacated the site in 2022, and Homeboy Industries has now acquired the property to convert it into a treatment facility. Homeboy plans to maintain the exterior of the property and continue selling the nuns' renowned pumpkin bread and candy, while also eventually allowing community members back to pray in the chapel.

  • The Monastery of the Angels was founded in 1924.
  • The nuns moved to the Beachwood Canyon estate in 1934.
  • The current buildings on the property were constructed in 1948.
  • The last nuns vacated the site in 2022.
  • Homeboy Industries acquired the property in 2026.

The players

Homeboy Industries

A nonprofit organization founded by Father Greg Boyle in 1988 that provides employment, tattoo removal, therapy, and other services to current and former gang members to help them get their lives back on track.

Father Greg Boyle

The Jesuit priest who founded Homeboy Industries nearly 40 years ago.

Shirley Torres

The co-chief executive of Homeboy Industries.

Sister Joseph Marie of the Child Jesus

The prioress of the Dominican Sisters of the Monastery of the Angels.

Inez Salcido

A former drug addict and gang member who is now the director of recovery and wellness at Homeboy Industries and will play a major role in developing programs at the new Home of the Angels facility.

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What they’re saying

“In Homeboy, we recognize an ally who honors the spirit of this place and will carry its legacy forward as a refuge of care, restoration, and hope.”

— Sister Joseph Marie of the Child Jesus, Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of the Monastery of the Angels (Los Angeles Times)

“This is a dream come true. It's really exciting to see how this is going to take off and grow.”

— Inez Salcido, Director of Recovery and Wellness, Homeboy Industries (Los Angeles Times)

What’s next

Homeboy Industries plans to open the new Home of the Angels treatment facility by the end of next year, with major funding coming from the California Department of Health Care Services. The organization is also partnering with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse to run the site.

The takeaway

Homeboy Industries' acquisition of the Monastery of the Angels property represents a significant expansion of its mission to help current and former gang members get their lives back on track. By providing a dedicated residential treatment facility, Homeboy can now better serve individuals with acute substance abuse and mental health issues, giving them a path to recovery and reintegration into the community.