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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 InvestingFlexible 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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Community Stories

JaShawn Hill on Seeing the Good in Your Community

Learn more about JaShawn, a graduate of ESE program Cara, whose life has experienced the ripple effects of her investment in ESE programming.

9.15.20

Impact Investing

REDF Impact Investing Fund September Newsletter

Firebrand Artisan Breads Shares Their Recipe for Success Since 2008, beloved Bay Area bakery Firebrand Artisan Breads has been creating delicious baked...

9.14.20

Community Stories, Impact Investing

Borrower Spotlight: Firebrand Breads Shares their Recipe for Success

With the closing of a $500k loan from REDF Impact Investing Fund, this beloved Bay Area bakery is poised to grow.

9.9.20

Community Stories

Pablo Gaxiola on Using Your Past As an Asset

There’s been no stopping Pablo since we first shared his story two years ago. Here's the latest on his work and life.

8.24.20

CEO Insights, Gov. Partnerships & Policy, LA:RISE

Proposed Measure H Budget: LA County Should Double Down & Invest In What Works

This piece was co-authored by Carla Javits, President & CEO of REDF, and Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of...

8.13.20

By Carla Javits

News

July Newsletter: Two Ways to Take Action, Lending Updates, and More

Take Action: Support Federal Funding for Employment Social Enterprise Since the start of the pandemic, REDF has been working with partners across the...

7.29.20

Impact Investing

RIIF’s First Year: 5 Lessons Learned

Since its formal launch one year ago, the REDF Impact Investing Fund (RIIF) has reached a number of important milestones –  deploying over $1.8M in...

7.17.20

By Carrie McKellogg

Farber Fellows, News, REDF Programs

June Newsletter: Uplifting Video, New Grantees, and Welcoming our Farber Fellows

MUST WATCH: Social Enterprises Respond to COVID-19 Head On The inspirational, agile, and entrepreneurial leaders who run employment social enterprises are...

6.26.20

Community Stories, Video

Employment Social Enterprises Respond to COVID-19 Head On

Hear stories from around the country of how our ESE network continues to help people thrive, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

6.25.20

CEO Insights, Gov. Partnerships & Policy

Statement in Response to Release of 2020 Greater LA Homeless Count Results

The 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, released Friday, June 12, shows a significant increase in people experiencing homelessness throughout the...

6.18.20

By Carla Javits

Farber Fellows

Farber Fellowship Forges Ahead Virtually

When COVID-19 shut down offices and travel across the country this spring, it also created a unique challenge for summer internship and fellowship...

6.18.20

CEO Insights

A Call to Action for Enduring Change

All of us who work at REDF stand with those who are mourning men and women like George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor cut down in the prime of...

6.3.20

By Carla Javits
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