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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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Galiana G. Fajardogaliana.fajardo@gmail.com

(415) 442-5183

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