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San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) enables at-risk young adults to become economically self-sufficient by providing them with education, work experience, and career development assistance. According to former REDF Board member Stuart Moldaw, who helped select SFCC for the REDF Portfolio, “My visit to the San Francisco Conservation Corps showed me what wonderful work they do, and how good a fit they will be as a member of REDF’s portfolio. I was especially impressed with the presentations made by the young people from the work crews.”

Started 23 years ago, SFCC employs young adults to perform community service activities in recycling and in restoring and building trails in San Francisco’s parks. Seventy percent of the young adults served by SFCC have not completed high school. When they aren’t working, the young adults focus on academics tailored by SFCC to their individual ability levels.

At any given time, 60 young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 receive assistance from SFCC. They typically join for 18 months, during which many finish their high school education, enroll in college, and secure gainful employment.

REDF will work with SFCC to expand their businesses and employ more young people.