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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.
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Farber Fellows

Fast Facts About The Farber Fellowship

Sit down with former Farber and current REDF employee Jeff Bergquist to hear more about the secret sauce behind the Farber program.

6.7.23

By Jeff Bergquist
REDF Accelerator Brings Together Dynamic Social Enterprise Leaders with a Focus on Lived Experience in Overcoming Employment Barriers

Accelerator, Press Release, REDF Programs

REDF Accelerator Brings Together Dynamic Social Enterprise Leaders with a Focus on Lived Experience in Overcoming Employment Barriers

A new cohort of 18 employment social entrepreneurs joins the REDF Accelerator to experiment with strategies for accelerating business growth and impact.

5.19.23

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

CEO Insights, Team & Culture

Queen Bey Would be Proud | Notes from REDF’s Spring 2023 Staff Retreat

What does our staff retreat have to do with Beyonce? The thrill of being in the front row seat.

2.21.23

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

Growth Portfolio, REDF Programs

Selecting the 2023 Growth Portfolio: 2 Significant Changes from 3 Years of Learning

As we celebrate the beginning of a new cohort of Growth Portfolio grantees, we're also reflecting on lessons learned from the selection process.

2.6.23

By Karen Chern

Impact Investing Fund, News

Celebrating 5 Years of Impactful Investing

Lessons learned as we surpass a major milestone in our impact investing work.

1.30.23

By Carrie McKellogg

Farber Fellows

Inspiring Work – Adriana Rueda, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

My summer working as a Farber Fellow drastically challenged my comfort zone, and fueled my passion for making change.

1.5.23

Growth Portfolio, REDF Programs

Introducing the 13 Growth-Stage Employment Social Enterprises Selected for Our 2023 Growth Portfolio

Today, we’re thrilled to announce $3.9 million in grants to 13 high-impact employment social enterprises through our Growth Portfolio program.

1.4.23

CEO Insights

Reflections on home

Our CEO Maria Kim takes a moment to take stock of a year in her role.

12.20.22

By Maria Kim

Community Stories

In Good Company: 3 Employment Social Enterprises Partner To Feed Firefighting Trainees

San Francisco Bay Area social enterprises discover common ground and shared purpose in delivering nutritious meals to wildland firefighters.

12.12.22

Farber Fellows

Witnessing the Power of Proximate Leadership – Liz Kanovsky, Haas School of Business

My Farber summer tested my career hypothesis, helped me gain more experience, and taught me about the power of ESEs to change lives.

12.8.22
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