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Our Publications Past Publications Social Impact Reports (2005) An Information OASIS (2002) Youth Industry Case Study (2002) SROI Collection (2000) REDF Box Set (1999) New Social Entrepreneurs (1996) Other REDF Publications Newsletters April 2008: REDF Spring 2008 e-Bulletin January 2008: 1,000 People In Jobs by 2010 September 2007: A Parallel Universe June 2007: Building Momentum January 2007: A New President and a New Portfolio! November 2006: REDF Article on Homelessness Published in San Francisco Chronicle June 2006: A Farewell from Our President January 2006: New Beginnings December 2005 Special Report: What A Difference A Job Makes September 2005: Academic Action Spring 2005: Social Costs: What Are They and Why Do We Care? Winter 2004: Reflections on Independence Summer 2004: Partners in Purpose Spring 2004: MBAs with a Mission Fall 2003: Growth and Change Spring 2003: People Matter(s) Winter 2003: Measurement, Why Bother? Fall 2002: A Solid Strategy Summer 2002: Signs of Success Subscribe	REDF Special Report: What A Difference A Job Makes December 2005 In This Issue: Statistics prove impact of REDF’s work Job Opening: REDF Enterprise Development Manager Statistics prove impact of REDF’s work Has REDF’s approach to social enterprise been effective in helping people move out of poverty? 75% of employees are still working two years after hire This report shows just how much improvement our approach has generated. Our portfolio of social enterprises has been able to achieve real, measurable social impact. Most importantly, low-income individuals have been able to stabilize their lives and advance economically. Over the course of our nine-year history, REDF has invested in 13 different nonprofit organizations operating a total of 35 enterprises. REDF’s portfolio businesses have employed more than 3,000 low-income individuals in such industries as retail, service and manufacturing. View our Social Impact Report PDF [402kb] to learn more about the long-term impact of these individuals’ employment, including: Employment status over two years Housing stability Average hourly wage Criminal conviction rates and more Job Opening: REDF Enterprise Development Manager Know someone with business and consulting experience who’d like to help individuals move out of poverty? REDF hopes to welcome a new Enterprise Development Manager to our team in January. For a position description as well as information on how to apply, please visit our web site. Happy Holidays! From all of us at REDF to all of you, may this season bring you warmth, cheer and peace. ^ Top of page