REDF Partners with LA County to Distribute $46M in Grants to 1,400+ Social Enterprises & Small Businesses REDF proudly partnered with the LA County Department of Workforce Development, Aging, and Community Services (WDACS) to distribute CARES Act funding totaling $46 million to over 1,400 small businesses, social enterprises, B corporations, non-profits, and Community Business Enterprises …
MUST WATCH: Social Enterprises Respond to COVID-19 Head On The inspirational, agile, and entrepreneurial leaders who run employment social enterprises are pivoting their businesses to not only retain their employees, but to serve their local communities at a time when help is needed most. Watch our latest video that shares a few of their inspiring …
REDF is committed to responding to the needs of and advocating for the employment social enterprise sector. When the COVID-19 crisis began, we surveyed our partners and had candid conversations to determine how to best support them and ensure continuing operations through this challenging time. In response, we have deployed $850,000 in emergency funding to …
We are proud to announce that REDF has partnered with the County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging & Community Service (WDACS) to distribute grant funds to 59 social enterprises and small businesses across the region. Collectively, these grants will avert 311 layoffs and help these small businesses weather the economic hardships caused by COVID-19. …
Today, REDF awarded COVID-19 Relief Grants totaling $450,000 to 15 of our social enterprise partners located across the country. These $30,000 general operating grants will be paired with technical assistance to ensure that our partners receive both immediate financial relief and support to retain employees and sustain their businesses during this uncertain time. The economic …
We could all use some good news to motivate us during these tough times and I wanted to share some with you today, along with our response to the current crisis. When REDF expanded beyond our base in California to become a national organization nearly five years ago, we set an exceptionally ambitious goal ― …
At REDF, we are thinking of our social enterprise partners and grantees during this challenging time. The current situation is causing economic ripples that are difficult for their businesses and the people they serve. As efforts to halt the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue, we recognize the impacts on bottom lines and employees may …
The REDF Accelerator brings together 18 passionate leaders from social enterprises across the country to share best practices, gain tactical advice and problem solve to improve their businesses and long-term employment success for the individuals they serve.