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

Los Angeles Conservation Corps

The Los Angeles Conservation Corps is an environmentally focused youth development nonprofit organization. By offering paid work experience on green community projects and innovative after-school, secondary, and vocational education programs, LACC strives to build resilience in the youth and young adults of Los Angeles and in the neighborhoods they call home.

Target Population: Opportunity Youth, Age 18-24

Industry/Positions: Land Management, Energy, Construction, Manufacturing/Transportation, Zero Waste

Transitional Duration: 12-24 months

Location(s): Various Locations

Intake Address:1400 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

Contact: Maria Cortez, mcortez@lacorps.org, (323) 224-2550 ext. 538

Districts/Area: City Council District 9, County Supervisor District 1, Service Planning Area 6

Website

Milestones

2015: LA:RISE Partner
2021-2022: SNAP TA Partner
2024-2026: Growth Portfolio Member

Populations Served

Opportunity Youth/Emerging Adult

Industries

Location

California

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 Stories, Video

Employment Social Enterprises Respond to COVID-19 Head On

Hear stories from around the country of how our ESE network continues to help people thrive, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.