Galiana G. Fajardo Senior Portfolio Associate · 2015-07-27 · © REDF 2015 Galiana G. Fajardo...
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Galiana G. Fajardo
Senior Portfolio Associate
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To create jobs and employment opportunities for people
facing the greatest barriers to work.
REDF’s MISSION
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Social enterprises leverage a business approach to
address a social mission.
WHAT IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE?
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The social enterprises REDF works with are mission-
driven businesses focused on hiring and assisting
people who face barriers to work.
WHAT IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE?
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REDF INVESTS IN SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
Social mission
Business
Social Enterprise
Supportive Employment
• Job with support
• For people facing
barriers
• Wages, benefits,
stability
• Skill training
• Re-engaging with
community
• Vital part of workforce
development
Revenue Generation
• Product or service
• Earned revenue
• Customers
• Suppliers
• Vital part of local
economy
Employment social enterprise: A breakthrough in creating and financing transitional jobs that
provide real employment and access to job-related supports
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CURRENT REDF PORTFOLIO
Homeless/
Formerly
homeless
At-risk young
people
Formerly
Incarcerated
Multiple Target
Populations
Bay Area
(SF, N Bay, S Bay)
SoCal
(LA, Orange County, San Diego)
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Geographical footprint
Note: Goodwill SV’s target population includes at-risk young adults, formerly incarcerated, having mental illnesses, having history of homelessness, and history of substance abuse
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REDF JOBS REPORT FINDINGS
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REDF JOBS REPORT FINDINGS
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BUT STARTING A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ISN’T ALWAYS
YOUR BEST SOLUTION …
ChallengesOpportunities
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ECOSYSTEM
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…NOR IS EMPLOYMENT THE MAJIC BULLET
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ECOSYSTEM
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Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ECOSYSTEM
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
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