It’s all too easy to make negative assumptions about a young person who seems to have embraced a "gangster" lifestyle. But at HYB, our experience tells a deeper story—one that affirms the inherent worth of every youth, no matter their past.

Far too many young people affected by gangs have come to believe that their lives are disposable. This heartbreaking reality drives our mission at HYB: to restore hope and reshape that belief in two powerful ways:

1. Promoting Community Value
When a young person begins to recognize the value of their community, they are far less likely to harm it. At HYB, we foster a sense of belonging and purpose, helping youth build respect for the world around them—and for themselves—often for the very first time. This shift is foundational to breaking cycles of harm and paving the way for lasting change.

2. Restoring Relationships
We create safe, structured opportunities for youth to work alongside individuals they may have once viewed as rivals. Through collaboration, shared goals, and honest dialogue, barriers begin to break down. What once divided them—often as simple as a color or set—gives way to the realization that they share far more in common than they ever imagined.

Every young person employed through HYB receives wraparound support, including access to counseling, mentorship, and enrichment activities designed to build confidence, resilience, and a renewed sense of possibility.

When you choose to dine with HYB, you're doing more than enjoying authentic, high-quality Mexican cuisine. You're helping to change the trajectory of a young person's life, restoring hope in families, and becoming an active participant in healing and transforming our community.

To learn more about our impact and how you can get involved, please see below.