RIIF Secures New Investments: The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has approved a $2 million Program Related Investment (PRI) to support RIIF’s ongoing work to fuel the growth of the employment social enterprise sector and build a more inclusive economy. This funding will expand RIIF’s lending capacity, with a focus on supporting enterprises that employ people …
The local coffee shop. A hot new fitness studio. Your go-to gift shop. Employment social enterprises are powering good in communities each and every day. These businesses were built to hire, train, and support our neighbors entering the workforce after experiences like incarceration or homelessness. They’re the best kept secret to building a more inclusive …
Download press release (PDF) CONTACT: Sarah Christiano Manager, Marketing & Communications schristiano@redf.org (415) 510-6046 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Newsom, California Lawmakers Approve $25 Million to Launch CA RISE The first statewide program of its kind in the U.S., the new California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprises will supercharge the power of California’s employment social …