By Ben Pluma (February 28, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA) – As we enter the third week of Lent, our community at the Don Bosco Mission Center in Boyle Heights continues its Works of Mercy Outreach initiative with renewed dedication and joy. Volunteers gathered early to unload food supplies, prepare meat, beans, and rice, and organize an assembly line for burrito preparation. Others carefully sorted … Continue reading Burritos, Blessings, and Lenten Grace
By Dr. Ricardo Quintero, Works of Mercy Coordinator (Boyle Heights, California) – This past weekend the Works of Mercy Outreach team had the honor of bringing to fruition an idea that had been on our hearts for some time: providing clothing to those in need in the very neighborhood where we grew up. My wife, Elva, my comadre Cynthia, and I have been serving as leaders of … Continue reading Serving the Community We Grew Up In
By Dr. Ricardo Quintero, Works of Mercy Coordinator (Boyle Heights, California) – The new year began with renewed commitment and compassion as Salesian High School students partnered with the Don Bosco Mission Center to support the local Boyle Heights community. On January 31, 2026, a group of Catholic, service-oriented young men came together to serve one of Los Angeles’s most under-resourced neighborhoods through hands-on outreach … Continue reading Salesian High School Students Partner with Don Bosco Mission Center to Serve Boyle Heights
(Boyle Heights, California ) – Looking for quality clothing or household items without spending a dime? Our Charity Shop is here to help! Stocked entirely through generous donations, we offer clothing for children and adults as well as houseware items, all available completely free to anyone in need. We warmly invite you to visit us on the last Saturday of every month, from 8:00 AM … Continue reading Discover Treasures at Our Charity Shop – Free for Those in Need
By Ricardo Quintero, PhD (Los Angeles, California) – This is a busy season of celebrations with family and friends. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, let us also remember the poor for whom we are called to be Good News. Here is is an opportunity to engage your family and friends in caring for the homeless on Sunday, December 28. It’s simple – … Continue reading Celebrate Christmas by Helping the Homeless in Skid Row
(Los Angeles, California) – If you are looking for a way to “share your bread with the hungry,” come join the Works of Mercy team this Saturday, October 25, at 9:00 AM at the Don Bosco Mission Center. Making 400 burritos is no small task, nor is distributing them to those who need this hearty meal. Humble teamwork and love for Jesus in the poor … Continue reading Works of Mercy Outreach – October 2025
By Rick Quintero, PhD – (Los Angeles, California) – The Works of Mercy volunteers at the Don Bosco Mission Center are honored to host the ninth monthly Burrito Project, continuing our mission to serve the homeless in our beloved city of Los Angeles. As the weather becomes cooler and the days grow shorter, we are in particular need of men’s clothing, suitcases, and storage bags. … Continue reading Works of Mercy: Help the Homeless in Los Angeles
By Margarita Hernandez, ADMA-Y Facilitator (Boyle Heights, California) – On the weekend of June 6-8, ADMA-Y hosted a retreat for high school youth at the Don Bosco Mission Center in Boyle Heights. Before the retreat, members of the ADMA-Y leadership team prepared a welcoming and thematic environment that would remain a gift to the Mission Center. The direction of the weekend took root in a … Continue reading ADMA-Y Retreat Animates “One Hope, One Step, One Heart”
By Ricardo Quintero, PhD At the Salesian Mission Center in Boyle Heights, something truly extraordinary is taking place. It has become a space where people of all ages come together in service to others. At our most recent Burrito Project, for example, youth from the ADMA-Y group at St. Dominic Savio teamed up with volunteers like Luis and Sheila Kun—retirees—and many others from across generations. It’s … Continue reading Something Special Is Happening at the Salesian Mission Center in Boyle Heights
By Martha Hernandez (Boyle Heights – California) – On June 27th, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, during a Mass presided over by Fr. Peter D. Le, SDB, at the Don Bosco Mission Center, the community enjoyed a beautiful and teachable moment in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. During a special message by Anthony Rodriguez, former religion teacher at Sacred Heart … Continue reading Celebrating the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the Don Bosco Mission Center
