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    • 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Kim

By 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
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