Learning & Evidence, News Economic Power 102: Using the Employment Social Enterprise Model to Build Autonomy ESEs are uniquely positioned to help individuals build economic power. Here's more about how we've tracked this over time. 7.1.25 By Galiana Fajardo
CEO Insights Belonging and Ingenuity | A Note on DEI from Our CEO When words are weaponized, we must take steps to be clear, so we are not just heard but most importantly understood. 6.26.25 By Maria Kim
Farber Fellows Get to Know our 2025 Farber Fellows! Meet the 16 early-career socially-conscious business leaders spending the summer working on projects to strengthen the ESE field. 6.25.25
Learning & Evidence, News Economic Power 101: What Does It Mean & How Do We Access It? At REDF, we're striving to build an economy that works. For everyone. Here's the core of our belief in economic power. 6.23.25 By Galiana Fajardo
CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy CA RISE Mid-Program Spotlight: Visión y Compromiso Visión y Compromiso is building community health through a network of promotores. Here's how CA RISE is propelling this work forward. 6.16.25
CEO Insights, News Standing in Solidarity with Our Los Angeles Community A missive from REDF leadership, in light of recent immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, home to many REDF team members and ESEs. 6.12.25 By Maria KimBy Gregory Ericksen
CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy CA RISE Mid-Program Spotlight: L&F Project Management L&F Project Management is building pathways to stability for minority women. Here's how CA RISE is propelling this work forward. 6.5.25
CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy CA RISE Mid-Program Spotlight: PVJOBS PVJOBS provides pathways into the construction industry through pre-apprenticeship. Here's how CA RISE is propelling this work forward. 5.29.25
CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy CA RISE Mid-Program Spotlight: Farming Hope Farming Hope provides a pathway to build food security, reduce food waste, and strengthen communities. Here's how CA RISE is propelling this work forward. 5.22.25
Impact Investing Fund, RIIF Capital REDF Impact Investing Fund: Spring 2025 Newsletter Celebrating new initiatives and loans — and read our brand-new impact report, now live! 5.19.25 By Carrie McKellogg
Impact Investing Fund RIIF’s Newest Loan, Growth & Mobility Fund: Kitchens for Good This $1 million line of credit from RIIF will help Kitchens for Good continue to grow, as they manage a major new contract with San Diego County. 5.16.25
CA RISE, Gov. Partnerships & Policy CA RISE Mid-Program Spotlight: Rise Up Industries Rise Up is helping people to break cycles of incarceration and gang involvement through apprenticeship. Here's how CA RISE is propelling this work... 5.15.25