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Today, millions of people in the US striving for a better life are denied that opportunity due to histories of

incarceration

Our society is full of challenges we can't seem to solve

This one we can

The Solution

With the help of employment social enterprises (ESEs), people are overcoming these barriers to employment, and:

gaining new skills developing a work history building confidence finding community achieving stability fulfilling aspirations

To build a more inclusive economy, we need to invest in and grow the ESE sector.

This investment works.

$2.23

Every $1.00 invested in employment social enterprise results in $2.23 in benefits to society.

When more people contribute their talents to the economy, everyonewins.
George R. Roberts, Chairman and Founder of Redf

REDF set out to prove ESEs can help solve some of society’s biggest challenges at scale. With tens of millions of dollars in grants and loans, and specialized business consulting to amplify impact, our investments have helped over 70,000 people join the workforce.

70,000 +

fresh starts.

Employmentsocialenterprises invest in the potential of people and harness the power ofcommunity when it’s needed most.

Story

Your future does not have
to look like your past.
results

Greater Housing Stability

Housing stability more than tripled for people who worked at an ESE.
Anthony
“Coming here at 6:30 in the morning was like my safe haven”
results

More likely to find and keep a job

77%

of ESE graduates had paid employment 90 days after graduating
Story

From shelter to stand out
Pablo
When an individual starts changing their life, they're able to impact others.
Pablo
results

Increased Earning Potential

On average, ESE graduates earn

123%

above minimum wage in their first job after social enterprise
Story

Getting unstuck
Jashawn
I learned the deepest truths of who I was, I learned how to look at the world with new eyes, and I was on my way to secure employment.
Jashawn

What's Next

A more inclusive economy, powered by more ESEs.

Over the next five years, REDF’s goal is to increase investments in the ESE sector and catalyze its growth, sustainability, and impact.