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In Good Company: Connecting People with Possibilities, Jerelyn Rodriguez, The Knowledge House

“You can be successful and not leave your hometown.” Social entrepreneur Jerelyn Rodriguez credits her resiliency and passion to her community in the Bronx – and has made it her business to give back to the place that shaped her.  When Jerelyn entered the REDF Accelerator in 2019, her technology employment social enterprise, The Knowledge … Continue reading In Good Company: Connecting People with Possibilities, Jerelyn Rodriguez, The Knowledge House

In Good Company: Building Lasting Foundations with Carl Phinney

We’re on a mission. To build an economy that works. For everyone.  And we know that the way to get there is to back social entrepreneurs making that vision a reality every day in their communities. Entrepreneurs like Carl Phinney.  “There has to be something better. There have to be more opportunities. There has to … Continue reading In Good Company: Building Lasting Foundations with Carl Phinney

Katelyn Dalton on Spreading Hope

We first met Katelyn in 2015, when she was selected to receive REDF’s Moldaw Award which recognizes an employee of a REDF partner social enterprise who has “demonstrated extraordinary tenacity and courage in overcoming significant barriers to employment”. Katelyn came to Goodwill Silicon Valley (GWSV) as a young woman who had, in her words “hit … Continue reading Katelyn Dalton on Spreading Hope

JaShawn Hill on Seeing the Good in Your Community

We recently reconnected with JaShawn, a graduate of portfolio partner Cara, whose story we first featured to share the positive “ripple effect” of employment social enterprise. JaShawn’s belief in the potential of people and the power of community is boundless! She feels blessed to do this work and after speaking with her, you can’t help … Continue reading JaShawn Hill on Seeing the Good in Your Community

Pablo Gaxiola on Using Your Past As an Asset

There’s been no stopping Pablo since we first shared his story two years ago, which powerfully demonstrates the “ripple effect” that happens when people whose lives are transformed as a result of social enterprise dedicate themselves to helping others. Pablo continues to be an inspiring example to his family, a respected leader in his community, and … Continue reading Pablo Gaxiola on Using Your Past As an Asset