Social Enterprise
Social Enterprise Business
Social enterprises are social mission driven organizations which apply market-based strategies to achieve a social purpose.
To further its mission, Rubicon operates social enterprises—businesses owned and managed by the nonprofit organization—that employ and train economically disadvantaged individuals. Revenue from these enterprises contributes to Rubicon’s social programs and integrated services that help people find housing and jobs, handle their finances, obtain legal advice and manage mental illness.
Rubicon enterprise employment produces high-end results with a high-risk population. Social impact findings indicate that Rubicon’s innovative approach helps individuals overcome significant challenges and achieve real improvement in their lives. Click here to learn more about Rubicon Landscape Services.
In 2009, Rubicon Programs sold Rubicon Bakery to an individual proprietor, Andrew Stoloff. Read about the win-win transaction here: 12/02/2010 - Smart Business Deal Reaps Sweet Rewards for Rubicon Programs
Click here http://www.redf.org/from-the-community/publications/social-enterprise to learn more about social enterprises.