Through support of employment social enterprises, REDF helps create supportive job opportunities for individuals facing the most barriers to work. By investing in people and the enterprises that employ …

REDF helps tenacious entrepreneurs build double-bottom-line businesses. The businesses we back, called “employment social enterprises,” exist to create jobs and economic mobility for overlooked …

REDF is one of 11 organizations across the country to receive this prestigious honor — an investment that also unlocks our geographic expansion out of the Bay Area and into Los Angeles to help build a …

We work better together and achieve excellence by fostering a culture of collaboration – across REDF teams, social enterprises, and partners.

REDF has invested in hundreds of high-impact employment social enterprises since 1997.

Aug 25, 2025 · Upon successful completion of the program, ESEs are awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant for our 2026 cohort, to begin applying these learnings, and gain access to REDF’s Community …

Dec 17, 2025 · REDF Accelerator Marks 10th Year, Welcomes New Cohort of Social Enterprise Leaders Expanding Opportunity for Overlooked Talent Twenty visionary entrepreneurs (from 10 businesses …

Maria Kim REDF President & CEO Aydon Lee Associate, Capacity Building Christin Lindley Senior Manager, Performance & Talent Development Emilie Linick Senior Director, REDF Impact Investing …

Investments REDF has invested in 302 employment social enterprises since 1997, employing over 133k people in 41 states and DC.

REDF is working to build a better, more inclusive society where all people have the jobs and support they need — and the pride, purpose, and path to self-sufficiency they deserve.