REDF is an investment that works. Yes, we could show you the charts, graphs, and spreadsheets that underscore the return on investment that social enterprises provide. But when it comes to making an impact on people, it’s the stories that show the power of social enterprise to change not just one life, but many. We …
If you drive through Marin and Sonoma Counties you’ve seen them along the side of the road, in their green hats, and blaze orange safety vests brandishing weed trimmers, shovels, and post hole diggers. They are the young adults of Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB). Their mission is to protect the environment and transform their …
Six years ago, Meghaan was a young woman sleeping on the streets of Portland. “I was 19 and thought I knew everything. I had the mentality that I could do whatever I wanted and no one could stop me. My drinking was at a heightened level, and I was downtown at 1 am just hanging …
In 2016, Anthony Jackson (AJ) received REDF’s Stuart G. Moldaw Award for his tenacity and courage in overcoming significant barriers to employment. Anthony grew up in one of LA’s toughest neighborhoods, in circumstances that typically don’t just derail a young life, but end it. With the support of the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD)—a …
https://redf.org/latest/jashawns-story/ JaShawn Hill’s fall, from having fun at a Big 10 university to being homeless and cut off from her family, came fast. Her rung-by-rung recovery and revival took longer. But JaShawn’s determination has made her more than a simple story of redemption. She’s a sterling example of the ripple effect that emanates from social …
Dan Tiffany grew up in a supportive suburban family, graduated from college, and had a wife and beautiful daughter. In some respects, it seemed that he had it all. But as he says, “I let alcohol take priority. I reached the point where I could not get out of bed without a couple of drinks …
Corralling 75-ish social entrepreneurs is no small feat. They’re chatty, they’re connectors, and, with the right dose of caffeine, they’re insatiably curious and are always on the hustle for smarter, more creative ways to go after social solutions that stick. On the opening session of a three-day REDF portfolio retreat, our facilitator from Smallify faced …
Meet REDF-supported social enterprise Sweet Beginnings who is helping people striving for a better future gain the skills they need to succeed through the cultivation of urban honey.
REDF SE4Jobs Accelerator: New Orleans Connection, Conversation, Community, Commitment Over four days, leaders of 18 social enterprises from around the country met in New Orleans as part of an initiative from REDF called the SE4Jobs Accelerator. Convened by REDF as part of its SE4Jobs national network, the Accelerator is designed to expand the field of …
Social enterprise is not just about job training. Social enterprise is a welcoming and supportive community. Listen to what Jamel has to say about our partner UTEC.