![A worker in protective gear and a safety helmet inspects a solar panel closely.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1b1d768e-0524-4214-ab3c-c04ace5618dc-1000x673.png")
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
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How Investments in Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Can Strengthen the Apprentice Pipeline
$1.7M
Grant from Ascendium Education Group to explore innovative financing solutions that strengthen pre-apprenticeships
![Two young children are lying on a wooden floor in a living room. The older child is in front, watching something, while the younger one is behind, both dressed in casual clothes.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eitc-img.png")
Increasing Earned Income Tax Credit Uptake in New Jersey
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Supporting California Public Officials with Mental Health Guidance During Covid-19
28
Requests fielded from California county governments
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Unlocking DAFs for Impact-First Investing
$24B
Social Finance's estimate for the global annual pipeline of impact-first investments
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Home for Good
83%
Reduction in shelter stays in Anchorage, Alaska
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Dreamers Graduate Loan Program
$50M
Target fund size to finance over 1,000 graduate loans for Dreamers with DACA or TPS status
![Two participants in the Mass Pathways Social Impact Bond smile and laugh while using a computer](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/JVS-123-1-e1668620835260-1000x1000.jpg")
Massachusetts Pathways to Economic Advancement
2,000+
Immigrants and refugees successfully transitioned to higher-wage jobs and higher ed programs
![Mother and daughter wash the dishes together.](https://socialfinance.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AdobeStock_471769719-scaled-e1669834173928-1000x1000.jpeg")
Helping California Administrators Maximize the Impact of Housing Stability Resources
25
Counties participated in workshops on performance management for a public assistance program
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Supporting Rapid Rehousing in Austin
2,000
Residents experiencing homelessness who are receiving services through Austin Public Health