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

New Earth

New Earth provides mentor-based arts, educational, vocational programs and wrap-around services that empower at-promise youth ages 13-25 and their families. New Earth supports youth to reimagine their lives, move towards positive life choices, and discover their genius as future leaders of tomorrow.

Target Population: Opportunity Youth, System-Involved Youth

Eligibility: Must be Age 18-25

Industry/Positions: Online Customer Service, Film Reels, Transcription Services, Graphic Design, Social Media, Film Editing, Coding, Web Design, Digital Claims

Transitional Duration: 6 months

Location(s): Culver City

Intake Address: 6001 Bristol Pkwy, Suite 200, Culver City, 90230

Contact: Jessica Kinzler, jkinzler@newearthlife.org, 310-455-2847 x1012

Districts/Areas: City Council District 11, County Supervisor District 2, Service Planning Area 5

Milestones

2017-2023: LA:RISE Partner
2019: Accelerator Fellow
2019-2020: Project Grant Recipient*
2021-2022: SNAP TA Partner
2024: CA RISE Partner

*Past REDF program offering

Entrepreneur

Yana Simone

Populations Served

Industries

Location

California

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.

Events, Gov. Partnerships & Policy, LA:RISE

Photo Gallery: Celebrating 10 Years of LA:RISE

Select photo highlights from October's event honoring a full decade of the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise.