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    • Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
    • Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
    • How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
    • ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
    • InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
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    • Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
    • AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
    • Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
    • Impact Investing FundFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
    • Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
    • CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
    • WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
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    • AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
    • Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
    • Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
    • CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
    • Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
    • SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
    • HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
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LA:RISE, News, Video & Media

Video: LA:RISE, A Partnership Building a Brighter Future for Angelenos

LA:RISE has been helping Angelenos thrive for a DECADE! Explore more about this innovative partnership in this new video.

3.3.25

LA:RISE, News, Video & Media

Video: Celebrating 10 Years of LA:RISE

LA:RISE has been helping Angelenos thrive for a DECADE! Explore more about this innovative partnership in this new video.

2.4.25

CEO Insights, Events, Video & Media

Maria Kim, Impact Spotlight at NationSwell 2024

Maria took the stage to present on lived expertise at the 2024 NationSwell Summit.

12.5.24

CA RISE, News, Video & Media

Video: CA RISE, the Nation’s First-Ever Statewide Investment in Social Enterprise

Meet some of the participating ESE leaders in the California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (CA RISE).

11.21.24

Community Convenings, Video & Media

The 2024 REDF Community Retreat: A National Network of Entrepreneurs

Hear from a few ESE leaders about being part of our vibrant, entrepreneurial community.

10.18.24

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

CEO Insights, Video & Media

What becomes possible when everyone has a fair chance

"Carl has dedicated his life to building Opportunity Construction and creating new beginnings for so many returning home from prison."

4.19.23

By Maria Kim

Gov. Partnerships & Policy, LA:RISE, Video & Media

LA:RISE: A Partnership Building a Los Angeles that Works for Everyone

Get the scoop on our pioneering partnership connecting Los Angeles government entities, local social enterprises, and Angelenos ready to work.

2.13.23

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

Community Stories, Video & Media

Video: Igniting the Flame

Two powerful stories on the power of perseverance and redemption, and the roles that REDF and employment social enterprise played.

9.13.22

REDF Programs, Video & Media

Capital, Capacity, and Community: A Combination that Works

REDF's "secret sauce" that we use to help ESEs go further, faster.

9.8.22

Community Stories, Video & Media

In Good Company: Redefining Yourself with Jay Pershing, Weld Works

We're proud to support leaders, like Weld Works' own Jay Pershing, who use their own past to help others rewrite their future.

8.31.22
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