What Does REDF Do?
REDF creates jobs that change lives. People feel pride in working because a job represents dignity and opportunity, in addition to a steady paycheck. But for young people and adults facing life's greatest barriers, access to gainful employment can seem impossible. REDF has pioneered a model to employ individuals who are overcoming chronic poverty, homelessness, criminal history, substance abuse or mental illness.
Also known as The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund, REDF is a California-based venture philanthropy organization that invests in nonprofit-run businesses called ‘social enterprises.’ More »
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Catch up with REDF
Take a look at our December eNewsletter for year-end reflections from Carla, an introduction to our 3 new Portfolio groups, and more! Be sure to sign-up to receive our eNewsletters and other updates based on your interests.
Read the SSIR article co-written by Carla Javits
Carla Javits (REDF) and Lisa Jackson (New Profit, Inc.) wrote an article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review about their experiences and observations as inaugural Social Innovation Fund grantees. Click here to read the full article.
2011 Benefit + Social Enterprise Expo
Thank you for joining us at our 2011 Benefit + Social Enterprise Expo. It was a wonderful evening with inspirational awards, an interactive and high-energy social enterprise expo, tasty food and drink, and fabulous raffle prizes! For highlights and event pictures, visit our events page.
Social Enterprise in the News
'Social enterprises' helps people overcome barriers to employment
Salt Lake City Deseret News | Nov 4, 2011
More American businesses need to be about the "double bottom line," says Carla Javits, a national expert in social enterprise... More »
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