Goodwill Southern California - REDF

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

Goodwill Southern California

Transforming lives through the power of work. Goodwill Southern California (GSC), one of the world’s leading non-profit brands, maintains a large network of businesses, community partners and government agencies that help match qualified talent with employers looking to hire. Last year, GSC placed thousands of individuals in employment throughout Southern California with a specialty in preparing and placing those with the most significant disabilities and vocational challenges, including veterans, the homeless, formerly incarcerated, mature workers and at-risk youth. Each year, GSC prepares and places thousands of individuals into sustainable employment through programs and services offered at three campuses: Career Resource Centers, WorkSource Centers, and Deaf, Youth and Veteran Employment Programs throughout Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. GSC supports its mission with proceeds generated from 81 stores and 46 attended donation centers.

Target Population: Low-income individuals, individuals with disabilities, opportunity youth, veterans

Industry/Positions: Retail, Janitorial, Customer Service

Transitional Duration: 3 months

Location(s): Various

Intake Address: 342 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Contact: Robbie Thomas, rthomas@goodwillsocal.org, (323) 223-1211 ext. 2236

District/Area: City Council District 1, County Supervisor District 1, Service Planning Area 4

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Milestones

2015: LA:RISE Partner
2019-2020: Project Grant Recipient*

*Past REDF program offering

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California