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Massachusetts Climate Careers Fund
34,000
Workers needed to meet Massachusetts' climate goals
Our Work
We develop innovative funding models that are accountable for results. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized more than $500 million in investments to create positive outcomes.
![Hudson County Community College students at the launch event of the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program in August 2022.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/52292744098_f95bc0514a_o-scaled-e1679341952702.jpeg")
New Jersey Pay It Forward Program
$24M
Revolving workforce fund to help residents upskill and fill critical job openings
![Workers on computers in office](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pexels-mizuno-k-12902857-667x1000.jpg")
San Antonio Pay It Forward Program
$17-20
Hourly wage for participants in the pilot program
![A student celebrates graduation from CrossPurpose, a training provider in the Colorado Pay It Forward Fund.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/333565795_1738281673257527_5923421843105689519_n-1000x667.jpeg")
Colorado Pay It Forward Fund
$8M+
Revolving workforce fund to upskill residents and fill critical job openings
![A street with parked cars and a view of the ocean.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AdobeStock_417724273-1000x667.jpeg")
Accelerating Guaranteed Income in California
$35M
Initiative that will launch seven new guaranteed income pilots throughout the state
![Young man silhouetted by the sunset.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/homelessness-e1669231315449-1000x580.jpeg")
Analyzing the Costs of Homelessness in Ventura County, California
$2.2M
The analysis helped Ventura County win a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
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Expanding Recovery Housing to Reduce Recidivism in Louisiana
$2.45M
Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative
![Learning today succeeding tomorrow.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LAC-e1707758538819.jpg")
Learning Alliance Career Impact Bond
![Two residents of Boston standing in front of a building.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LISC-Nikia-Londy-and-Baron-Langston_Vertullo-Building-scaled-e1678303484902-1000x1000.jpg")
Advancing Equity in Greater Boston Through DAF Impact-First Investing
$6.1M
Mobilized from donor-advised funds into Boston-focused, impact-first investment opportunities
![Above view of counseling during group therapy at mental health center.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AdobeStock_493585767-scaled-e1668706967738-1000x1000.jpeg")
Strengthening Mental Health Innovation in California
$150M
Recommended and built new tools to improve California’s $150 million Mental Health Services Act innovation funding
![Bill B, ADTC Career Impact Bond Student](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/bill-barber-e1667312667144-1000x1000.webp")
American Diesel Training Centers Career Impact Bond
60%
Median income increase for graduates
San Antonio Pay It Forward Program
$17-20
Hourly wage for participants in the pilot program