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
- Corporate Social Responsibility
5 Key Takeaways from the 2025 International Women’s Day ForumExplore key takeaways on global markets, financial resilience, and leadership development from our International Women's Day Forum, where cross-sector leaders shared strategies for economic impact in today's complex business landscape.
- Emerging Issues
Promoting Justice Worldwide: Introducing the Judicial Fellowship Program
By Melissa Mendizabal
Our Issues
- DisastersWe help businesses and communities respond to, prepare for, and recover from disasters.Read More
- WorkforceWe develop solutions to meet America’s workforce needs.Read More
- CivicsWe strengthen American democracy.Read More
Our Solutions
- Resilience in a BoxBecome a more resilient business with these easy-to-use tools.Read More
- Talent Pipeline ManagementLearn how to build successful talent pipelines to fill open jobs.Read More
- The Civic TrustA nonpartisan commitment to boost civic literacy, skills, and participation.Read More
Partner Stories
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Building Resilience for Caregivers: How Employers Can Support the Sandwich GenerationVanessa Okwuraiwe, principal at Edward Jones, addresses ways the private sector can lead in supporting caregivers in the “sandwich generation”.
By Vanessa Okwuraiwe
- Corporate Social Responsibility
The Power of Data to Increase Financial Inclusion
By Catherine Dolsen
Upcoming Events
- DisastersBuilding Resilience ConferenceTuesday, May 06 - Wednesday, May 07U.S. Chamber of CommerceLearn More
- WorkforceTalent Pipeline Management (TPM)® National Learning Network (NLN) Fall ConferenceTuesday, September 30 - Wednesday, October 01U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityBusiness SolvesTuesday, October 28 - Wednesday, October 29U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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On October 11, 2024, we hosted a briefing with private and public sector partners on the immediate and long-term recovery needs and response following the impact of Hurricane Milton and in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Seventy-three percent of employees have a caregiving responsibility, but are employers paying attention to this shift? Denise O’Brien of Bright Horizons addresses the “trilemma” that prevents employees from finding care and shares effective employer strategies for solving the trilemma.
Twenty judges and magistrates from 13 countries arrive in the nation’s capital for intensive program focused on upholding the rule of law
U.S. Chamber Foundation assembled multi-sector leaders to discuss Hurricane Helene's impacts, immediate needs, and ways the private sector can help.
Vermont’s innovative Act 76 addresses the child care crisis with funding through a payroll tax. Aly Richards of Let’s Grow Kids highlights the decade-long campaign, business leadership, and grassroots mobilization that made this reform possible, offering a model for other states to follow.
Mayor Todd Barton discusses Crawfordsville’s efforts to tackle childcare challenges, highlighting community involvement and sustainable solutions to support working parents and boost local workforce development.
Introducing Commerce Meets Classroom, a new series from our K-12 education Senior Manager, Kyle Butler, featuring the business perspective on pressing education issues.
Louise Stoney, co-founder of Opportunities Exchange, discusses transforming child care business models to ensure sustainability and quality. This conversation covers the importance of accurate data, modern technology, and the roles of community and business support in addressing child care challenges.
Child Care Aware® of America CEO Susan Gale Perry dissects the complex nature of American childcare, spotlighting creative approaches to bridge the gap between family needs and available services. She explores Tri-Share Models, business-led initiatives, and collaborative efforts that aim to transform early education and childcare bolstering workforce support nationally.
