What We Do
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.
Our Impact in Stories
- Disasters
Trust and Collaboration in Action: Insights from the 13th Annual Building Resilience ConferenceTrust took center stage at this year’s 13th Annual Building Resilience Conference, where public and private sector leaders convened to discuss actionable strategies, key insights, and lessons learned for supporting communities before, during, and after crises.
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Our Issues
- DisastersWe help businesses and communities respond to, prepare for, and recover from disasters.Learn More
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Learn More
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Learn More
Our Solutions
- Resilience in a BoxBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Learn More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Learn More
- The Civic Trust®A nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.Learn More
Partner Stories
Upcoming Events
- WorkforceTapping into Worker Voice to Improve Job Quality: Lessons from the Talent Pipeline Management NetworkWednesday, July 2411:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDTLearn More
- WorkforceT3 Innovation Network Mid-Year MeetingTuesday, July 30 - Wednesday, July 3109:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT
- CivicsNaturalization CeremonyTuesday, September 1709:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
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Latest Content
New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation research reveals how lack of childcare solutions can affect working parents’ careers, with women disproportionately impacted
Prior to the pandemic, there were approximately 675,000 childcare providers in this country, predominately small businesses, who were already operating on thin margins. The public health crisis of COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the childcare industry. In the spring of 2020, many childcare providers closed their programs to follow public health guidance, leading to lost revenue for weeks and months at a time. While many providers have now re-opened as states have begun to open up, they are still operating with limited capacity and increased operational costs. Read more about the unique experiences of the providers who are trying to weather this crisis and care for the young children of working parents.
Congratulations to the 2020 Citizens Awards Winners! For more than 20 years, the Citizens Awards has honored excellence in corporate citizenship. This year's winners show the significant positive impacts businesses make in communities around the world.
We sat down with business leaders driving the global corporate response to COVID-19 to learn more about their efforts, how they are navigating this uncharted territory, and what advice they have for others.