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Impact Investing Fund

REDF Impact Investing Fund: Spring 2025 Newsletter

Celebrating new initiatives and loans -- and read our brand-new impact report, now live!

5.19.25

By Carrie McKellogg

Gov. Partnerships & Policy, Press Release

REDF, SJI, CEO, and FareStart Announce Launch of 2025 SNAP E&T Technical Assistance Cohort

Twenty-five organizations will receive support to help them launch or expand their offerings as SNAP Employment and Training providers.

5.1.25

Community Stories

Fair Chance Voices: Mark Ashford

Sit down with Mark Ashford (Carry the Vision and newly created enterprise, Rooted) as he shares what a fair chance means to him.

4.30.25

Learning & Evidence

An Introduction to Fair Chance Hiring – And How Employment Social Enterprises Lead the Way

Check out these four core ways to support justice-impacted employees -- or explore our comprehensive research on the topic!

4.29.25

By John Burgoyne

Community Stories

Fair Chance Voices: Maurice “Q” Jones

Sit down with Maurice "Q" Jones (Qism Consulting and formerly PAR-Recycle Works), as he shares what a fair chance means to him.

4.28.25

CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy

Photo Gallery: CA RISE Grantees Connect at Regional Gatherings

CA RISE grantee organizations recently gathered for dynamic in-person regional meetings in Oakland and Los Angeles.

4.24.25

By Aydon Lee

Community Stories

Fair Chance Voices: Carl Phinney

Sit down with Carl Phinney, the owner of Opportunity Construction, as he shares about what a fair chance means to him.

4.21.25

CEO Insights

Why Words Matter — During Fair Chance Month & Always

A missive from our CEO in honor of Fair Chance Month, a time when we focus on people with justice system experience.

4.15.25

By Maria Kim

News

March 2025 Newsletter: What’s Rising at REDF?

Spring has officially arrived — and here at REDF, we're taking the time to plant the seeds now for future growth to rise.

3.31.25

News, Press Release

REDF Welcomes William Washington to Board of Directors

Washington is a cross-sector leader with over two decades of experience in financial strategy.

3.25.25

Community Stories

In Community: Colin McKearnan on Being a Part of the Solution

Dive into our series to discover how extraordinary leaders are redefining what talent looks like in our country.

3.25.25

Accelerator, Community Stories, REDF Programs

Diving Deep with our Accelerator 2025 Cohort | Austin In-Person Gathering

This March, our 2025 Accelerator cohort gathered in Austin, Texas, to collaborate in person. Get to know a little more about this collection of leaders!

3.21.25
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