Dedicating time and space for ESE leaders to connect, learn from each other, and strengthen relationships.
Community Retreat
June 2024 – Los Angeles, CA
Our retreat is the largest gathering of employment social enterprises in the country – a rare opportunity for ESEs to gather in-person to build relationships and a sense of belonging in an ever-growing field.
Regional ESE Leaders Gathering
October 2023 – Nashville, TN
Designed for social enterprises new to REDF, we co-hosted a lunch and site visit to ESE Crossroads Campus, where we learned about the development and launch of their second location and their trauma-informed care practices.
BIPOC Leaders Affinity Group
September 2023 – Washington, DC
Thirty leaders from our BIPOC ESE Leaders Affinity Group came together and created space for community building, belonging, support, and collaboration.
Los Angeles ESE Leaders Gathering
March 2023 – Los Angeles, CA
REDF joined with our Southern California ESE Community to strengthen relationships and build partnerships.
Bay Area ESE Leaders Gathering
January 2023 – Oakland, CA
We hosted our San Francisco Bay ESE leaders to build relationships with each other and discuss ways to partner.
Refugee Serving ESEs Affinity Group
January 2023 – San Francisco, CA
Leaders from our ESEs serving refugee employees gathered in San Francisco to discuss common challenges (including fundraising) and build on successes.
DMV ESE Leaders Gathering
January 2023 – Washington, DC
Our DC, Maryland, and Virginia-based ESEs visited Community member, Emma’s Torch, and broke bread over dinner to strengthen our community ties.