Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

All Square

AllSquare is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Minneapolis, MN, that invests in the minds and lives of those with justice system involvement. AllSquare’s programs include a craft grilled cheese restaurant and food truck, a professional institute offering a year-long curriculum in law, entrepreneurship, and financial planning, and trauma-informed therapy.

Website

Milestones

2020: Accelerator Fellow
2020-2021: Project Grant Recipient*
2024 - 2026: Growth Portfolio Member

*Past REDF program offering

Entrepreneur

Emily Hunt Turner

Populations Served

Justice System Involvement

Industries

Food preparation & serving

Location

Minnesota

Growth Portfolio, Press Release, REDF Programs

Press Release: REDF Awards $3.6 Million to 12 Employment Social Enterprises Poised for Growth and Impact

Download press release (PDF) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jaclynn Coussa Associate Director of Marketing & Communications jcoussa@redf.org (415)...

Community Convenings

What Mosaic Art Can Teach Us About Community | Piece By Piece

Our own custom REDF mosaic came together through the power of community — with special thanks to the artists at Piece by Piece.

Community Stories

In Community: Aaryn Manning on Moving at the Speed of Trust

Dive into our series to discover how extraordinary leaders are redefining what talent looks like in our country.