San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps - 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 five-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.
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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.
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San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps

San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps is a youth workforce development agency that provides paid work experience in environmentally-focused projects as well as high school education (starting at 16 yrs old) to opportunity youth, ages 16-24 years old. In addition to vocational and educational experience, youth receive professional development skills, case management, scholarships, and assistance with job placement.

Target Population: Opportunity Youth

Eligibility: Must be Age 18-24 for the paid job training, but can enroll in our high school diploma program at 16 yrs old.

Industry: Community Beautification (landscaping, construction, recycling, tree planting, graffiti/litter abatement, etc.)

Transitional Employment Duration: 3 – 7 months

Location: San Gabriel Valley

Intake Address: 10900 Mulhall St. El Monte, CA. 91731

Intake Contact: Erin Garcia, egarcia@sgvcorps.org, (626) 655-0015

Service Planning Area: 3

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Milestones

2020: LA:RISE Partner
2022: Accelerator Fellow
2022-2023: SNAP TA Partner

Entrepreneur

Norma J. Quinones
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Populations Served

Opportunity Youth/Emerging Adult

Industries

Environmental Services

Location

California