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

Accelerator, Press Release

Advancing Economic Inclusion and Mobility: REDF Accelerator Announces New Cohort of Social Enterprise Leaders

Twenty visionary entrepreneurs from 10 businesses across the U.S. will begin our intensive Accelerator program to amplify their social impact.

1.16.25

Growth Portfolio, Press Release, REDF Programs

REDF Awards $900K to Nine Employment Social Enterprises Creating Pathways to Quality Jobs

Introducing the nine organizations that make up the 2025 REDF Growth Portfolio upskilling cohort.

12.18.24

Growth Portfolio, Press Release, REDF Programs

REDF Awards $3.6 Million to 12 Employment Social Enterprises Poised for Growth and Impact

Together, these 12 mission-driven businesses provide quality jobs and career opportunities across a range of industries in nine states.

1.17.24

Accelerator, Press Release, REDF Programs

Breaking Barriers and Building Futures: REDF Accelerator Announces New Cohort of Social Enterprise Leaders

Twenty visionary entrepreneurs across the U.S. converge at the REDF Accelerator for an intensive business program to amplify their social impact.

12.13.23

REDF Programs, Video & Media

REDF – an investment that works | Video Overview

Get introduced to REDF and the work we do through this short explainer video.

10.5.23

REDF Programs, Team & Culture

Seen and Celebrated | REDF Reflections on Pride Month

We're proud to invest in trailblazing social enterprises that support and surround the LGBTQ+ community.

6.13.23

Accelerator, Press Release, REDF Programs

REDF Accelerator Brings Together Dynamic Social Enterprise Leaders with a Focus on Lived Experience in Overcoming Employment Barriers

A new cohort of 18 employment social entrepreneurs joins the REDF Accelerator to experiment with strategies for accelerating business growth and impact.

5.19.23

Growth Portfolio, REDF Programs

Selecting the 2023 Growth Portfolio: 2 Significant Changes from 3 Years of Learning

As we celebrate the beginning of a new cohort of Growth Portfolio grantees, we're also reflecting on lessons learned from the selection process.

2.6.23

By Karen Chern

Growth Portfolio, REDF Programs

Introducing the 13 Growth-Stage Employment Social Enterprises Selected for Our 2023 Growth Portfolio

Today, we’re thrilled to announce $3.9 million in grants to 13 high-impact employment social enterprises through our Growth Portfolio program.

1.4.23

REDF Programs, Team & Culture

What the REDF Team is Adding to Their Holiday Shopping Carts

Take a look at some of the REDF team's go-to gifts for the holiday season!

11.7.22

Accelerator, REDF Programs, Video & Media

The REDF Accelerator | Video overview

Meet a few members of the 2022 cohort, get a behind-the-scenes look at a session, and learn more about the REDF Accelerator experience!

9.21.22

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